Froggat History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The name Froggat is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in the township of Froggatt, in the parish and union of Bakewell, hundred of High Peak in Derbyshire. 1 2

Early Origins of the Froggat family

The surname Froggat was first found in Derbyshire where the first record of the family was Roger de frogcot in 1348. 3

"The Froggatts, who derive their name from a hamlet in the village of Curbar, [Derbyshire] are principally represent in the Chesterfield district. Eyam possessed a family of the name in the last century and in the early part of the present century. Thomas Froggatt, of Calver, yeoman, died in 1710. The name is also established in Herefordshire." 4

Early History of the Froggat family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Froggat research. Another 139 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1620, 1778 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Froggat History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Froggat Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Froggat were recorded, including Froggatt, Froggert, Frogat, Froggat and others.

Early Notables of the Froggat family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

Godfrey Froggatt of Derby

Migration of the Froggat family to Ireland

Some of the Froggat family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Froggat family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Froggat family emigrate to North America: Robert Froggatt arrived in Philadelphia in 1837.

Citations +

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.