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 FERGUSON

Ferguson family crest Origins: Scottish

Coat of Arms: A blue shield with a gold clasp between three silver boars' heads.

Crest: A bee on a thistle.

Motto: Dulcius ex asperis.

Motto Translated: Sweeter after difficulties.


Ferguson coat of arms

Surname Origin: Scottish, Irish

Alternate Surname Spellings: MACFERGUS, FERGESEN, FERGERSON, FURGUSUN, FERGERSEN, FERGUSSON, FARGUSON

Definition: Patronymic name meaning "son of Fergus." The given name Fergus, comes from Fearghas, derived from the Gaelic "fear" meaning man, and "gus" meaning vigor.


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