A surname of English origin, or the plural form of 'fellow' in archaic English. It may also refer to the office products company Fellowes Inc.
As a surname, derived from Middle English 'felawe' meaning companion or associate, possibly indicating someone who was a business partner or guild member. The surname developed various spellings including Fellows and Fellowes.
The surname Fellowes often indicated someone who was a 'fellow' or partner in medieval guilds or business ventures. Interestingly, the modern word 'fellowship' retains this original sense of companionship and shared purpose that was central to medieval social organization.
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