Farkas History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Strathclyde clans of the Scottish/English Borderlands were the first people to use the name Farkas. It is derived from the Gaelic MacFhearchair which means son of Farquhar and Farquhar is derived from the Gaelic word Fearchar which means very dear one. So, the name means son of the very dear one. Early Origins of the Farkas familyThe surname Farkas was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire, where they have enjoyed their seat at Kyle Stewart for many generations. The history is quite separate from that of Farquharson. Robert Farquhar, Laird of Gilmilnescroft about the year 1350 was the first Chief on record and he was probably a direct descendant of Ferchart, father of Fergus, one of the chiefs setting the bounds of Newbattle Abbey in 1178. Descended was Ferkar, Earl of Ross, 1224-1231, and at this time a branch was started in the north at Caithness at Ederlarg. Early History of the Farkas familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Farkas research. Another 129 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1445, 1646, 1677, 1706 and 1707 are included under the topic Early Farkas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Farkas Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that rules have developed and the process of spelling according to sound has been abandoned. Scottish names from before that time tend to appear under many different spelling variations. Farkas has been spelled Farquhar, Farquher, Farker, Farkar, Forker, Farquar, Farquer and many more. Early Notables of the Farkas familyMore information is included under the topic Early Farkas Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Farkas RankingIn the United States, the name Farkas is the 6,602nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Farkas family to IrelandSome of the Farkas family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Unwelcome in their beloved homeland, many Scots sailed for the colonies of North America. There, they found land and freedom, and even the opportunity to make a new nation in the American War of Independence. These Scottish settlers played essential roles in the founding of the United States, and the shaping of contemporary North America. Among them: Farkas Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Sto cado fide et amis Motto Translation: I stand and fall by faith and arms.
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