Weekes is an English surname, a variant of Weeks. The root name Weeks derives from Old English wic meaning "village, town", originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a village or a habitational name from a place named with this element. Etymology The surname Weekes belongs to a family of surnames derived from the Old English element wīc, which often denoted a dwelling or a farm. This element is also the source of related surnames in other languages, such as Dutch Van Wijk, German Wieck, and Spanish Vico or Vigo, though the specific geographical paths vary. Notable Bearers The surname Weekes has been borne by numerous notable individuals across various fields. In sport, Sir Everton Weekes (1925–2020) was a legendary West Indian cricketer, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. In Australian politics and social reform, Clara Weekes (1852–1937) was an educator, suffragist, and labor leader, while Elias Weekes (1809–1881) was an ironmonger and politician. In the arts, Dallon Weekes (born 1981) is an American musician and songwriter. Other figures include Herbert William Weekes (1841–1914), an English geologist, and Henry Weekes (1807–1877), an English sculptor of the mid-Victorian period. In religion, Ambrose Weekes (1919–2012) was the Anglican bishop of Gibraltar, and Cecil Weekes (1931–2012) was a Church of Ireland minister. While many bearers are from the United Kingdom and Australia, Harold Weekes (1880–1950) was an American football player, and Donald Weekes (born 1930) is a former English cricketer. Geographic Distribution and Variants As a patronymic or topographic surname, Weekes is primarily found in English-speaking countries, especially the United Kingdom and the United States. Variants like Weeks remain more common, but Weekes persists as a distinct spelling. The name is largely absent outside of English contexts, though it may appear in former British colonies. Meaning: Variant of Weeks, derived from Old English wic ("village, town") Origin: English Type: Topographic/Habitational surname Usage regions: England, United States, Australia, other English-speaking countries