Hallo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Hallo

What does the name Hallo mean?

This surname is derived from a geographical locality as 'in the hollow,' from residence in a hollow or basin like spot. 1

Early Origins of the Hallo family

The surname Hallo was first found in Cambridge where in the year 1276, William in le Hallowe was recorded in the Hundredorum Rolls have estates in that shire. 2

The same rolls but in a different year, listed Peter in le Halwye, Cambridgeshire; and Roger in le Halwye, Cambridgeshire in 1273. 1

Early History of the Hallo family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hallo research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1446, 1455, 1487, 1582, 1640, 1653 and 1661 are included under the topic Early Hallo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hallo Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Hallo were recorded, including Hallow, Hallows, Hallowes, Hallas and others.

Early Notables of the Hallo family

Hallowes of Dronfield
Nathaniel Hallowes (1582-1661), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1653. Born at Derby, the son of Thomas Hallowes and his wife Kathryn, he purchased properties in Deth...

Migration of the Hallo family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Hallo family emigrate to North America: Robert Hallow settled in Virginia in 1655; John Hallowes, Robert, Thomas, William Hallowes all settled in Virginia between 1640 and 1662. John Hallows settled in Virginia in 1654..

Sources +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)