The ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of England produced the name of Farre. It was given to 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 Farre 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 Farre research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1381 and 1400 are included under the topic Early Farre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Farre has appeared include Farr, Farre and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Farre Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Farre family to IrelandSome of the Farre family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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.
Farre migration to the United States +At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Farre arrived in North America very early:
Farre migration to Australia +
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