Fairbanks

The surname Fairbanks is an English habitational name referring to the town of Fairbanks in Devon. It was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as “Feriebanc”. The name likely derives from the Old English words “fær” meaning “passage” and “bank” meaning “slope”. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the world, particularly the United States and Canada. Notable Fairbankses include Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Jr., both prominent actors during the early 20th century.