Forgey History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Forgey familyThe surname Forgey was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1297 when Ralph of Forge held lands. Early History of the Forgey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Forgey research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Forgey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Forgey Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Forgey include Forge, Forg, Forges and others. Early Notables of the Forgey familyMore information is included under the topic Early Forgey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Forgey RankingIn the United States, the name Forgey is the 14,333rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Forgey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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