Fay (surname)
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | French, Irish |
| Meaning | derived from the Old French "fage" or derived from Classical Irish "Ó Fathaigh" and "Ó Fiaich" |
| Region of origin | Normandy, Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | de Fay, du Fay, Fahey, Fahy, Faye, Fee, Foy, Fey, Fye. |
Fay is an Irish surname that also arose independently in France. There are different theories about the origin and meaning of the surname.