Randy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Randys to arrive on North American shores:

Randy Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Tho Randy, who arrived in Virginia in 1696 2

• Curt Randy Grossman (b. 1952), former professional American football player
• James Randy Forbes (b. 1952), American politician in U.S. House of Representatives
• Jack Randy Bishop, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2008 3
• Randy Brown (1952-2025), American R&B singer, became a solo singer after recording with The Newcomers, had the R&B hit "Pin The Tail On The Donkey" (1971)
• Randy Rinks (b. 1954), American businessman and politician who served nine terms in the Tennessee House of Representatives 4
• Randy Fontanez (b. 1989), American former professional baseball pitcher who played internationally for the Puerto Rican national baseball team
• Randy Spracklin, Canadian home builder and host of Rock Solid Builds, a Canadian home renovation reality television series based in Brigus, Newfoundland
• Randy Snow (1963-2024), Canadian morning radio for OZFM for decades in Newfoundland
• Randy Kehler (1944-2024), American pacifist, tax resister, and social justice advocate
• Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago (b. 1960), Filipino actor, singer, producer