Show ContentsHaine History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Haine has a rich and ancient history. It is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from the baptismal name for Haine. As the naming tradition grew in Europe baptismal names began to be introduced in many countries. Baptismal names were sometimes given in honour of Christian saints and other biblical figures. There are very few Christian countries in Europe that did not adopt surnames from these religious figures.

Alternatively, the name could have been a local name from Haynes or Hawnes, a parish, in the union of Ampthill, hundred of Flitt in Bedfordshire. 1 This parish dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was recorded as Hagenes. 2 It literally meant "the enclosures." 3 Another source claims the name is from Haisne, near Arras, France. 4

Early Origins of the Haine family

The surname Haine was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where Hagene and Hagana were listed in Herefordshire and Norfolk respectively. 2

From this early listing, the name evolved and was used as both a forename and surname, as Hagena Jugement was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Suffolk in 1130. It was not until 1198 that we found the name as a surname: Rogerus filius Hane in the Feet of Fines for Norfolk. The same rolls, but for Staffordshire listed Hagan(us) in 1199 and later in Norfolk in 1240. Alicia filia Hahen was listed in the Feet of Fines for Norfolk in 1202 which is very interesting as this would have been one of the first entries for a female or "daughter" to hold lands. 5

Hugh de Haynes witnessed a charter of Payen de Beauchamp, founding Chicksand Priory, 12th century 4

Adam filius Hayne was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Lancashire in 1332 and Peter Hain was found in the Pipe Rolls for Dorset in 1200. 5

Somerset was an early homestead for the family as seen by the following early entries: Ralph Hayne; William Hayne; Alice Heynes; Walter Heynes; and Ade Heynes. All entries were 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 6

The Yorkshire Poll Rolls of 1379 included: Adam Hauneson; Johannes Hayne; Robertus Haynson; and Thomas Hane as all holding lands there at that time. 7

Early History of the Haine family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haine research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1202, 1552, 1564, 1582, 1594, 1631, 1645, 1653, 1659, 1668, 1671, 1672, 1675, 1690, 1693, 1696, 1697, 1701, 1702, 1705, 1710, 1723, 1737, 1749 and 1752 are included under the topic Early Haine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haine Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Haine include Haines, Hains, Hain, Haine, Haynes, Hainson and many more.

Early Notables of the Haine family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

  • John Haynes (sometimes spelled Haines) (1594-1653), English colonial magistrate from Messing Essex, one of the founders of the Connecticut Colony, he was on the committee that drafted the Fundamental...
  • Joseph "Jo" Haines (died 1701), sometimes called Count Haines, was a 17th-century actor, singer, dancer, guitar player, fortune teller, author, and member of the King's Company. "After some experience...

Ireland Migration of the Haine family to Ireland

Some of the Haine family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 30 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


United States Haine migration to the United States +

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Haine Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • John Haine, who landed in Virginia in 1623 8
  • Moses Haine, who landed in Maryland in 1664 8
Haine Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Hanna Haine, who arrived in Virginia in 1704 8
  • Bastian Haine, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 8
  • Nicholas Haine, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1763 8
Haine Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Carl Haine, who settled in America in 1836
  • Brigitte Haine, who settled in America in 1836
  • Elis. Haine, who arrived in America in 1869

Canada Haine migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Haine Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Edouard Haine, who landed in Red River, Canada in 1821

Australia Haine migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Haine Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Hannah Haine, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Brightman" in 1850 9

Contemporary Notables of the name Haine (post 1700) +

  • William Haine (1944-2021), American Democratic member of the Illinois Senate representing the 56th district from his appointment in November 2002 until 2019
  • Thomas Allen "Tom" Haine (1933-1994), American volleyball player at the 1968 Summer Olympics
  • Lieutenant Colonel Reginald Leonard Haine MC VC (1896-1982), English recipient of the Victoria Cross
  • Group Captian Richard Haine OBE DFC (1916-2008), British pilot with the Royal Air Force from 1936 to 1970 who received the Distinguished Flying Cross for an action which occurred on May 10, 1940, over Holland
  • Audrey Haine (b. 1927), née Daniels, Canadian All-American Girls Professional Baseball League pitcher who played in the between the 1944 and 1951, inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (1998)


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  2. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
  3. Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
  4. The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
  5. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  6. Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.
  7. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  8. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  9. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) BRIGHTMAN 1850. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850Brightman.htm


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