The distinguished surname Fajarda has its origins in the north of Spain. It is derived from a Spanish place name near Lugo which is located in the province of Galicia. Thus, the surname Fajarda may simply signify a person who dwelled in or near that community.
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Early Origins of the Fajarda family
The surname Fajarda was first found in the province of Galicia in the northwestern tip of the Iberian peninsula. It is believed that the progenitor of the Fajarda family was a Galician named Pedro Anes Galego who was Lord of Santa Marta de Ortigueira and who was the first to bear the surname Fajarda. He lived in the thirteenth century. There is also mention of the name Fajarda being used in connection with Don Fruela I, the King of Leon, as early as 768.
Early History of the Fajarda family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fajarda research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1139, 1507, 1626 and 1649 are included under the topic Early Fajarda History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Fajarda Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Fajando, Fajarda, Fajarde and others.
Early Notables of the Fajarda family
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Migration of the Fajarda family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antonio Fajardo who came to Argentina in 1540; Diego Farardo who arrived in Chile in 1574; and Francisco Fajardo De San Martin immigrated to Cartagena in 1582. Later settlers included Carlos Fajardo who arrived to Puerto Rico in 1863.
