There are
3446
Falconers in the USA
Falconer is the
9440th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Falconer

WilliamFalconer

Scottish physician and poet known for his epic poem 'The Shipwreck' which describes a shipwreck and the struggles of its survivors.

IanFalconer

American author and illustrator of children's books, best known for creating the character Olivia, a precocious pig, in his book series.

HughFalconer

Scottish geologist, botanist, and paleontologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of India's paleoflora and paleozoology.

CharlotteFalconer

British painter known for her landscape and garden scenes, capturing the beauty and tranquility of nature with an impressionistic style.

RobertFalcon

British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic, including the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition in which he and his team perished.

JohnFalconer

English landscape painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement, known for his detailed and atmospheric landscapes and genre scenes.

AnneFalconer,

Scottish noblewoman and courtier, known for her involvement in various political intrigues during the reign of King James VI of Scotland.

Falconer Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Falconer originates from the Middle English word 'fauconer,' meaning a person who bred or trained falcons for hunting.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Falconer is commonly found in Scotland, England, and other English-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname Falconer include Falcon, Falcone, Falconetti, Faucon, and Fauconnier.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of Falconer families occurred during various times and in different places. Some notable migrations include the Scottish migration to North America in the 18th and 19th centuries, with Falconer families settling in regions such as Nova Scotia and the Carolinas. Additionally, there were instances of migration and immigration to other parts of the British Empire, such as Australia and New Zealand, during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Reasons for migration and immigration ranged from seeking better economic opportunities to political and religious reasons.