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The name Fert is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a person who was described as being fierce or lusty. The surname is derived from the Old English word farr, which meant bull.
The surname Fert was first found in Yorkshire. While most researchers believe that the name is Anglo-Saxon in origin, we must not dismiss the possible Norman origin. For example, Radulphus Fere of Nomandy was listed there in 1180 and 1195 and the Rotuli Hundredorum (Hundred Rolls) c. 1272 list Walter Fere of England. 1
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fert research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1381, 1400 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Fert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Fert have been found, including Farr, Farre and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Fert Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In France, the name Fert is the 5,629th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
Another 58 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become powerful new nations. Among early immigrants of the Fert surname to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: Barnabas Farr who settled in New England in 1620; Edward Farr settled in St. Christopher in 1635; Elias Farr settled in West New Jersey in 1664; Mary Farr settled in Virginia in 1650.