| ![Show Contents]() Facon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England France Early Origins of the Facon familyThe surname Facon was first found in Cumberland where they held a family seat 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 family name was first referenced in the year 1327 at Workington when they held lands. Early History of the Facon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Facon research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Facon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Facon 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. Facon has been spelled many different ways, including Falcon, Falken, Faucon, Faulcon, Fulchon and others. Early Notables of the Facon familyMore information is included under the topic Early Facon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Facon RankingIn France, the name Facon is the 2,758th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1
 Facon migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Facon Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Robert Facon, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Gertrude" in 1863 2
- Mr. Robert Facon, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Gertrude" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 9th February 1863 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Facon (post 1700) | + |
- Albert Facon (b. 1943), member of the National Assembly of France
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Vis, courageux, fier
Motto Translation: Strong, brave, proud.
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Facon migration to New Zealand 
