Fardy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Fardy

What does the name Fardy mean?

Fardy is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Fardy family lived in Cumberland. Their name, however, is a reference to the Barony of La Ferte, Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Early Origins of the Fardy family

The surname Fardy was first found in Cumberland where they held a family seat anciently after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Fardy family

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Fardy Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Fardy have been found, including Vardy, Vardey, Vartey, Varty, Verty, Vertie and others.

Early Notables of the Fardy family

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Fardy migration to the United States +

For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Fardy were among those contributors:

Fardy Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Mr. Carlos Fardy, French settler traveling aboard the ship "L'Amitie" arriving in New Orleans, Louisiana on 8th November 1785 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Fardy (post 1700) +

Corporal John Peter Fardy (1922-1945), American soldier from Chicago Illinois who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1945 for his actions resulting in mortal wounds, on May 6, 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa
Scott Fardy (b. 1984), Australian rugby union player who plays for Leinster

Sources +

7 Ships Acadian Expedition of 1785. Retrieved 14th October 2021 from http://www.acadian-cajun.com/7ships.htm