The name Barfoyd is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived on farmland near a riverbank. The surname Barfoyd was originally derived from the Old English words byrde and feld, which mean riverbank and farmed land. The name was also given to those who came from Bardfield, a place in Essex.
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Early Origins of the Barfoyd family
The surname Barfoyd was first found in Essex, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Barfoyd family
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Barfoyd Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Barfoyd are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Barfoyd include: Barrfield, Barfield, Barfeild, Bardfield, Bardefeld, Berdefeld and many more.
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Early Notables of the Barfoyd family
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Migration of the Barfoyd family
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Barfoyd or a variant listed above: Thomas Barfeild, who sailed to Virginia in 1643. Ann Barfield journeyed to America in 1771.
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