Folkes
Folkes is a surname of English origin. The name appears in English records from the early modern period and is regarded as a variant of related forms such as Folk, Folke, and Foakes. The etymology is commonly linked to the Old English word folc, meaning “people” or “host,” and it may have originated as a nickname for someone associated with a group or as a toponymic designation connected to a place associated with “the folk.” While the exact origins of Folkes are not definitively established, its development is typical of English surnames that reflect social or locational identifiers.
In use today, Folkes is found most frequently in the United Kingdom, with bearers also identified in
Notable people bearing the surname Folkes have been active across a range of fields, including the arts,
Related surnames include Folk, Folke, and Foakes, which share linguistic roots and overlapping historical trajectories. For