FARRAR
Farrar
Farrar is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old French word "ferréor," meaning an ironworker or blacksmith. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for those who worked with iron or as a nickname for someone known for their strength.
Origin and Distribution
The surname Farrar is most commonly found in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire in England. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Notable Individuals
- Sir Anthony Farrar-Hockley (1924–2006) – A British Army officer and military historian.
- Elaine Farrar – An English artist known for her landscape paintings.
- Lexy Farrar – A British singer-songwriter and musician.
Variants
Variants of the Farrar surname include Farrer, Ferrar, and Ferrars.
Coat of Arms
The Farrar coat of arms features a black shield with three gold escallops arranged in a fess.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 5,612 people named Farrar in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,686th most common surname in Britain. Around 86 in a million people in Britain are named Farrar.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jill
- Judith
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Fahrer
- Fairer
- Farar
- Farara
- Farari
- Fararooy
- Farau
- Farer
- Farghar
- Fargher
- Farier
- Farirai
- Farirayi
- Farore
- Farra
- Farragh
- Farragher
- Farran
- Farrara
- Farrard
- Farrare
- Farrari
- Farras
- Farraw
- Farraway
- Farray
- Farrer
- Farrers
- Farrier
- Farriers
- Farrior
- Farrir
- Farror
- Fayrer
- Fearer
- Fehrer
- Ferari
- Feraru
- Fereira
- Ferer
- Ferera
- Ferrar
- Ferrara
- Ferrard
- Ferrare
- Ferrari
- Ferrario
- Ferraris
- Ferraro
- Ferrars
- Ferrary
- Ferreira
- Ferreiro
- Ferrer
- Ferrera
- Ferreri
- Ferrero
- Ferrers
- Ferreyra
- Ferrier
- Ferriera
- Ferriere
- Ferriero
- Ferrior
- Feurer
- Feurier
- Feyrer
- Fieraru
- Firer
- Firrier
- Forer
- Forrer
- Forror
- Fourier
- Fourrier
- Friar
- Frier
- Friera
- Furer
- Furrer
- Furrier
- Pharar
- Varrier
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.