Faire History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Faire surname is derived from the Middle English word "fair," or "fayr," from the Old English "fæger;" meaning "handsome," "beautiful," or "fair." As such, the name is generally considered to have originally been a nickname, although it was in occasional use as a personal name for both men and women. Early Origins of the Faire familyThe surname Faire was first found in Cumberland, 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 Faire familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Faire research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1234, 1333, 1446, 1612, 1619, 1648 and 1682 are included under the topic Early Faire History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Faire Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Fair, Faire, Faires, Fayer, Fayers, Fairs, Fare, Phair, Phaire, Phayre, Phares and many more. Early Notables of the Faire familyNotable amongst the family at this time was Robert Phayre or Phaire (1619-1682), regicide, possibly a son of Emmanuel Phaire, who in 1612 became rector of Kilshannig, co. Cork. In February...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Faire Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Faire Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Faire Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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