Surname Spotlight: Fermer

The spelling Fermer grew out of Farmer, an English surname with a long paper trail.

Read literally, Fermer points to “Tax farmer, or farmer”. Only a small detail separates the spellings: Fermer has “e” where Farmer has “a”. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written Farmar.

Family crest and blazon

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