Bard History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancient Scottish name Bard was first used by someone who worked as a poet, which was originally derived from the Gaelic word bard. 1 Early Origins of the Bard familyThe surname Bard was first found in Lanarkshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Lannraig) a former county in the central Strathclyde region of Scotland, now divided into the Council Areas of North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, and the City of Glasgow, where they held a family seat from ancient times. According to legend, William the Lion, King of Scotland was alarmed by the approach of a wild boar, while hunting in one of the southwestern counties. Baird, who was a follower in the King's train, came forward to assist the King. Baird needed only a single arrow to slay the boar, and was rewarded for this service by the king. He was granted large areas of lands, and was assigned a Coat of Arms on which there is a wild boar. King William also commanded that Baird would have as his motto Dominus Fecit (The Lord made). In the Churchyard of Banff, Scotland, Baird's Arms may still be seen in an ancient monument to the Bairds of Auchmeddan. Early History of the Bard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bard research. Another 143 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1616, 1620, 1632, 1647, 1654, 1656, 1658, 1667, 1686, 1690, 1697, 1698, 1715, 1717, 1736, 1737, 1739, 1740, 1743, 1745, 1748, 1753, 1759 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Bard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bard Spelling VariationsIn the era before dictionaries, there were no rules governing the spelling or translation of names or any other words. Consequently, there are an enormous number of spelling variations in Medieval Scottish names. Bard has appeared as Baird, Bard, Barde, Baard, Bayard, Beard and many more. Early Notables of the Bard familyNotable amongst the family at this time was
Bard RankingIn the United States, the name Bard is the 4,836th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 2 However, in France, the name Bard is ranked the 1,414th most popular surname with an estimated 4,053 people with that name. 3 Migration of the Bard family to IrelandSome of the Bard family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
The freedom, opportunity, and land of the North American colonies beckoned. There, Scots found a place where they were generally free from persecution and where they could go on to become important players in the birth of new nations. Some fought in the American War of Independence, while others went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of these Scottish settlers have been able to recover their lost national heritage in the last century through highland games and Clan societies in North America. Among them: Bard Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Bard Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Bard Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Bard Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Dominus fecit Motto Translation: The Lord made.
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