Fewkes

Meaning

Possibly a variant of 'Fewks' or derived from a place name, though the exact meaning is unclear.

Etymology

The origin is uncertain; it may represent a locative surname or a variant of another surname. The name appears in English records but lacks clear etymological documentation.

About the Fewkes Surname

An obscure English surname with uncertain origins. The name is associated with early American scholarship and archaeology.

Distribution

Rare, found primarily in English-speaking regions with limited geographic concentration.

Notable Bearers

Jesse Walter Fewkes (American archaeologist and ethnologist)

People with the Fewkes Surname