| ![Show Contents]() Fodor History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The origins of the Fodor surname date back to the time of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It comes from an early member of the family who was a god of Anglo Saxon origin. The surname Fodor originally derived from the Old English word Odin, Fodin, or Voden. which referred to an ancient pagan god of the Saxons. Often nicknames described strong traits or attributes that people wished to emulate in a specific animal. In the pre-Christian era, many pagan gods and demigods were believed to be a mixture of animals and humans, such as the Greek god Pan who was the god of flocks and herds and was represented as a man with the legs, horns and ears of a goat. Early Origins of the Fodor familyThe surname Fodor was first found in Sussex where two early entries of the family were found: Thomas Foydn in 1296 and John Fodyn in 1327. Both were recorded in the Subsidy Rolls. 1 While these previous entries are the oldest, we must look to Cheshire as the stronghold for the family. Here they established Foden, now Foden Bank "in the township of Sutton, parish of Prestbury, Cheshire. This surname is well represented in Cheshire and Lancashire." 2 Early History of the Fodor familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fodor research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1563, 1568, 1592 and 1613 are included under the topic Early Fodor History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fodor Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Fodor has been spelled many different ways, including Foden, Fodon, Vodden, Voden and others. Early Notables of the Fodor familyMore information is included under the topic Early Fodor Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fodor RankingIn the United States, the name Fodor is the 14,069th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3
 Fodor migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Fodors to arrive in North America:
Fodor Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Aurel Fodor, aged 45, originally from Feins, Romania, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "France" from Le Havre, France 4
- Victor Fodor, aged 14, originally from Feins, Romania, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "France" from Le Havre, France 4
| Contemporary Notables of the name Fodor (post 1700) | + |
- Jerry Alan Fodor (1935-2017), American philosopher and cognitive scientist
- Gábor Béla Fodor (1915-2000), Hungarian-born, American chemist, medical research scientist, and professor of chemistry
- Eugene Nicholas Fodor Jr. (1950-2011), American classical violinist
- Eugene Fodor (1905-1991), Hungarian-born, American writer of travel literature, eponym of Fodor's Travel Guides
- Caros Fodor (b. 1984), American professional mixed martial artist
- Carl Fodor (b. 1963), former American NFL and CFL football quarterback
- Géza Fodor (1943-2008), Hungarian art and literary critic, philosopher, and dramaturge
- Gábor Fodor (b. 1962), Hungarian jurist and liberal politician
- Carel Anton Fodor (1768-1846), Dutch pianist, conductor
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
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Fodor migration to the United States 
