Deer History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the Deer 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 beloved person or as a term of endearment. The surname Deer also derived from the animal deer. Early Origins of the Deer familyThe surname Deer was first found in Bedfordshire (Old English: Bedanfordscir), located in Southeast-central England, formerly part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, 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 Deer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Deer research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1300, 1327 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Deer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Deer 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. Deer has been spelled many different ways, including Dear, Deare, Dere, Deer, Dearie, Deir and others. Early Notables of the Deer familyMore information is included under the topic Early Deer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Deer RankingIn the United States, the name Deer is the 10,783rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Deer family to IrelandSome of the Deer family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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 Deers to arrive in North America: Deer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Deer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Deer Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Deer Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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