Pradhan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland
Scotland

Etymology of Pradhan

What does the name Pradhan mean?

The Pradhan surname in England is of Norman origins, thought to have originally been a nickname from the Old French "prud’homme" meaning "wise man."

Early Origins of the Pradhan family

The surname Pradhan was first found in Wiltshire, and Surrey. where Gilbert Prodhome or Prudume was on record in the Pipe Rolls in the 12th century. The name Roger Prodomme or Prodhomme was recorded in the Feet of Fines of Essex in 1284, and in 1326. The place named Pridhamsleigh, in Devon is named for John Prodhomme, who lived there in 1281. Like many Norman names, Pradhan made its way to Scotland, where the first record of the name was of Willelmus Prodomme of Scotia, a mercator who had safe conduct to England in 1373.

Early History of the Pradhan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pradhan research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1454, 1476, 1597, 1609, 1675, 1687, 1708, 1709 and 1737 are included under the topic Early Pradhan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pradhan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Prudholm, Prudham, Prodhamn, Proudhome, Prudholme, Prudhome, Prodomme, Purdomme, Purdon, Purdholm and many more.

Early Notables of the Pradhan family

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Migration of the Pradhan family to Ireland

Some of the Pradhan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 105 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Pradhan family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Phillip Prudhome who settled in Louisiana in 1756; Rene Prudholm who settled in Philadelphia in 1798; Thomas Purden who settled in Virginia in 1770; Robert Purdon (b. 1786) who settled in Quebec in 1821.

Contemporary Notables of the name Pradhan (post 1700) +

Ajay Pradhan (b. 1980), Indian cricketer
Adrian Pradhan, Nepalese vocalist, composer and songwriter
Debendra Pradhan (1941-2025), Indian politician, minister of state for surface transport (1988-2000)