There are
1478
Fairfaxs in the USA
Fairfax is the
18622nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Fairfax

ThomasFairfax,

Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, was an English nobleman and parliamentary general in the English Civil War. He played a key role in the Fairfax line's rise to prominence and served as Lord General of the New Model Army and commander-in-chief of the parliamentary forces during the early part of the war.

EdwinFairfax

Edwin Fairfax served as a judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

G.B.

George William Fairfax was a headmaster of the Eaton School at Ashland Hall near Winchester, Virginia.

ThomasFairfax,

Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, succeeded to the title aged 26 and inherited substantial estates in Yorkshire and across England and Scotland; his political career began with election as MP for Boroughbridge (1660–1661).

CarolFairfax

Carol Fairfax is a Senior Military Personnel Analyst and the Deputy Director for Defense Strategies at the RAND Corporation.

RobertFairfax

Robert Fairfax, 5th Lord Fairfax of Cameron was an English nobleman, peer, politician, and general during the English Civil War.

MarcFairfax

Marc Fairfax is a retired American professional basketball player who played for various teams in Europe during his career.

ElizabethFairfax

Elizabeth Fairfax is a professor of biology and the Chair of the Biology Department at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

CharlesSnow

Charles Snow Fairfax was an observer for the United States for over 25 years for the postal exchange.

JohnFairfax

John Fairfax was an Australian adventurer and writer known for his solo journey across the Pacific Ocean by rowboat.

Fairfax Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Fairfax' is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words 'fæger,' meaning 'fair' or 'beautiful,' and 'fax,' meaning 'hair.' The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with fair or beautiful hair.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Fairfax' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in Virginia and Maryland, due to the historical prominence of the Fairfax family in that region. It is also found in other English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Fairfax' include 'Farefax,' 'Fairfeax,' and 'Feerfax.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe Fairfax family immigrated to the American colonies in the early 18th century and became one of the most influential and wealthy families in Virginia. Over time, members of the Fairfax family migrated to other parts of the United States and other countries.