Froggert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Etymology of Froggert

What does the name Froggert mean?

The origins of the Froggert name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Froggert was originally derived from a family having lived in the township of Froggatt, in the parish and union of Bakewell, hundred of High Peak in Derbyshire. 1 2

Early Origins of the Froggert family

The surname Froggert was first found in Derbyshire where the first record of the family was Roger de frogcot in 1348. 3

"The Froggatts, who derive their name from a hamlet in the village of Curbar, [Derbyshire] are principally represent in the Chesterfield district. Eyam possessed a family of the name in the last century and in the early part of the present century. Thomas Froggatt, of Calver, yeoman, died in 1710. The name is also established in Herefordshire." 4

Early History of the Froggert family

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Froggert Spelling Variations

Before 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 Froggert include Froggatt, Froggert, Frogat, Froggat and others.

Early Notables of the Froggert family

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Migration of the Froggert family to Ireland

Some of the Froggert family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Froggert family

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: Robert Froggatt arrived in Philadelphia in 1837.

Sources +

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.