Fagerbakke (surname)

Fagerbakke is a Norwegian surname. It is a compound surname derived from two elements: the first, fager, meaning "fair" or "beautiful," and the second, bakke, meaning "hill" or "slope." Thus, the surname roughly translates to "fair hill" or "beautiful slope."

Surnames of this type, based on descriptive geographical features, were commonly adopted in Norway, often relating to the location of a family's farm or residence.

The surname Fagerbakke is found primarily in Norway, and also among people of Norwegian descent in other countries, such as the United States and Canada. The spelling and pronunciation may vary slightly depending on regional dialects and immigration patterns.