Falkner

Falkner is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the word "Falke," meaning "falcon," and was originally an occupational name for a person who kept and trained falcons. The name is also associated with various notable individuals and places.

Notable People with the Surname Falkner

• William Faulkner (1897–1962), an American writer and Nobel Prize laureate, whose surname was originally spelled "Falkner."
• John Meade Falkner (1858–1932), an English novelist and poet, known for his novels such as Moonfleet and The Nebuly Coat.
• Thomas Falkner (1707–1784), an English Jesuit missionary and physician who worked in South America.

Places Named Falkner

• Falkner, Mississippi, a town in the United States named after the Falkner family.
• Falkner Island, located off the coast of Connecticut, known for its lighthouse and bird sanctuary.

Related Pages

• Falconry
• William Faulkner
• John Meade Falkner
• Falkner, Mississippi
• Falkner Island

See Also

• Faulkner (disambiguation)
• Falcon (disambiguation)