How common is the Fobes surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Fobes in the United States.

Are there Fobes soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 55 soldiers with the Fobes surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Fobes means "Derived from the Scottish place name Forbes, meaning 'field' or 'territory.'". It is of Scottish origin.

Topographic

Derived from the Scottish place name Forbes, meaning 'field' or 'territory.'

A variant of Forbes, from Gaelic 'forba' meaning 'field' or 'territory.' The name originated as a topographic designation in northeast Scotland.

A Scottish surname variant related to the more common Forbes name. It reflects the topographic origins of Scottish clan nomenclature.

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Scotland and Scottish diaspora communities.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

55 soldiers with the Fobes surname found in Civil War records.

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