The ancient and distinguished surname Fousse is of Old English origin. It is derived from "fosseg," meaning "dweller by the low-lying land near a dyke."
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Early Origins of the Fousse family
The surname Fousse was first found in Durham, where the family was anciently seated as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed, but Saxon surnames survived and the name was first referenced in the 13th century, when the family held estates in that county.
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Early History of the Fousse family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fousse research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1650, 1679, 1681, 1683 and 1705 are included under the topic Early Fousse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Fousse Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Forser, Forzer, Fouser, Fourzer, Forcer, Forsar, Forzar, Fousse, Foussard, Fors, Forse, Forsberg, Fosse, Forsey, Forsay and many more.
Early Notables of the Fousse family
Distinguished members of the family include Francis Forcer the Elder (1650?-1705?), an English composer. He " is mentioned by Hawkins as the writer of many songs, five of which may be found in Playford's 'Choyce Ayres and Dialogues,' bk. ii. 1679, one in the edition of 1681, and... Another 47 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Fousse Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Fousse family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jeremiah Forsey, who settled in Maryland in 1658; Robert Forsay, who was granted land in Virginia in 1691; Eliza Forse, a bonded emigrant from London to Maryland in 1743.
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