Chadd History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Chadd is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the Old English personal name Ceadd, also rendered as Ceadda. Unlike most Old English personal names, this name remained in use for a substantial length of time after the Norman Conquest. The popularity of the name was perhaps aided by the exploits of St. Chad, who was the third Bishop of Litchfield in the 7th century.

Early Origins of the Chadd family

The surname Chadd was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Chadd family

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Chadd Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Chadd have been found, including Chadd, Chad, Chadds, Chads and others.

Early Notables of the Chadd family

Distinguished members of the family include

Sir Charles Chadd

Chadd migration to the United States +

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Chadd, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were :

Chadd Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Mary Chadd, aged 17, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Thomas"

Chadd Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

William Chadd who settled in Maryland in 1742
John Chadd, who settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1768

Contemporary Notables of the name Chadd (post 1700) +

John Etheridge Chadd (b. 1933), English former cricketer who played two first-class matches for Worcestershire in 1955 and 1956
Lance Chadd (b. 1954), Indigenous Australian painter, traditionally known as Tjyllyungoo
Carl Chadd, British puppeteer, best known for his work with fellow puppeteer Phil Fletcher and his puppet company, The Gluvets
Chadd Alphonso Fitzgerald Cumberbatch OBE, Montserratian visual and performing artist, playwright and poet