Prudham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
France
Ireland
Scotland

The Prudham 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 Prudham family

The surname Prudham 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, Prudham 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 Prudham family

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Prudham Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Prudholm, Prudham, Prodhamn, Proudhome, Prudholme, Prudhome, Prodomme, Purdomme, Purdon, Purdholm and many more.

Early Notables of the Prudham family

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Migration of the Prudham family to Ireland

Some of the Prudham family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Prudham migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Prudham Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Arnold Prudham, aged 20, who arrived in America from Hirst, in 1903

Contemporary Notables of the name Prudham (post 1700) +

George Prudham (1904-1974), Canadian politician, Member of the Canadian Parliament for Edmonton West (1949-1957)