Prud'home History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Prud'home surname in England is of Norman origins, thought to have originally been a nickname from the Old French "prud’homme" meaning "wise man." Early Origins of the Prud'home familyThe surname Prud'home was first found in Wiltshire, and Surrey. where Gilbert Prodhome or Prudume was on record in the Pipe Rolls in the 12th century. The name Roger Prodomme or Prodhomme was recorded in the Feet of Fines of Essex in 1284, and in 1326. The place named Pridhamsleigh, in Devon is named for John Prodhomme, who lived there in 1281. Like many Norman names, Prud'home made its way to Scotland, where the first record of the name was of Willelmus Prodomme of Scotia, a mercator who had safe conduct to England in 1373. Early History of the Prud'home familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Prud'home research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1454, 1476, 1597, 1609, 1675, 1687, 1708, 1709 and 1737 are included under the topic Early Prud'home History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Prud'home Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Prudholm, Prudham, Prodhamn, Proudhome, Prudholme, Prudhome, Prodomme, Purdomme, Purdon, Purdholm and many more. Early Notables of the Prud'home familyMore information is included under the topic Early Prud'home Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Prud'home family to IrelandSome of the Prud'home family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Prud'home Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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