There are
547
Fadnesss in the USA
Fadness is the
40082nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Fadness

OleEdvart

Ole Edvart Rølvaag was a Norwegian-American novelist known for his novels about Norwegian immigrants and their struggles in the American Midwest, particularly his novel 'Giants in the Earth.'

PederBalke

Peder Balke was a Norwegian painter known for his landscape paintings, often depicting the rugged and dramatic scenery of Norway.

AndreasFadum

Andreas Fadum was a Norwegian politician and member of the Norwegian Parliament, known for his work on fisheries and aquaculture policies.

MiaFadness

Mia Fadness is a Norwegian model and beauty queen who represented Norway in the Miss Universe pageant in 2021.

LiseFadness

Lise Fadness is a Norwegian actress known for her roles in Norwegian films and TV series, including the popular crime drama 'Lilyhammer.'

ArneFadness

Arne Fadness is an American politician who served as the Mayor of Fargo, North Dakota from 2018 to 2022.

LindaFadness

Linda Fadness is a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed in the 1980 Winter Olympics, winning a silver medal in the relay event.

ToreAndreas

Tore Andreas Fadness is a Norwegian footballer who has played for various clubs in Norway, including Stabæk and HamKam.

AndersFadness

Anders Fadness is a Norwegian handball player who has represented Norway in international competitions, including the European Handball Championship.

GunnarFadness

Gunnar Fadness is a Norwegian journalist and author known for his reporting on environmental issues and climate change.

Fadness Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Fadness' is of Norwegian origin. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name 'Fad,' which was a short form of 'Faddeus' or 'Faddei,' ultimately derived from the Greek name 'Θαδδαῖος' (Thaddaios) meaning 'gift of God.' The suffix '-ness' is a common Norwegian surname suffix indicating 'son of.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Fadness' is primarily found in Norway, particularly in the regions of Nordland, Troms, and Finnmark. There are also smaller populations of individuals with the surname in other Scandinavian countries and North America, particularly in areas with significant Norwegian immigrant communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Fadness' include 'Fadnes' and 'Fadnæss.'
Migration and ImmigrationNorwegian immigrants with the surname 'Fadness' have migrated to various countries, including the United States and Canada, particularly during the mass emigration from Norway in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many settled in the Upper Midwest region of the United States, often pursuing farming and other agricultural occupations.