Lardar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Lardar

What does the name Lardar mean?

The name Lardar is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a person who worked as a larder, derived from the Old French word lardier, originally 'a tub to keep bacon in', later, 'a room in which to keep bacon and meat'; hence, 'officer in charge of the larder'. Essentially, the original bearer of the surname was a superintendent for a place where bacon and meat was housed. 1

Occupational names frequently were derived from the principal object associated with the activity of the original bearer, such as tools or products. In this case the product was bacon. 2

Early Origins of the Lardar family

The surname Lardar was first found in the Domesday Book of 1986 where the original Latin form Oilard Lardarius was listed in Huntingdonshire. 3 4 Durand Lardarius was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Surrey in 1130 4 and in the same year, Bernard Larderer was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Wiltshire. A few years later, Peter de Larder was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Hampshire in 1173 and Thomas del Larder was found in the Calendar of the Close Rolls for 1304. Interestingly, David Larderer is identical with David le Lardener (c.1170) 2

Early History of the Lardar family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lardar research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1130, 1173 and 1616 are included under the topic Early Lardar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lardar Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Lardar are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Lardar include Larder, Larderer, Lardar, Lard and others.

Early Notables of the Lardar family

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Lardar migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Lardar or a variant listed above:

Lardar Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Lardar to Alabama in 1868

Sources +

Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)