The name Halme is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It is a name for someone who worked as a herdsman. The surname Halme is derived from the Old English word helm, which means a covering. In some later dialects, this word took on the which means of a roofed shelter for cattle.Occupational names such as Halme frequently were derived from the principal object associated with the activity of the original bearer, such as tools or products. These types of occupational surnames are called metonymic surnames.
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Early Origins of the Halme family
The surname Halme was first found in Surrey where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Halme family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Halme research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1180 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Halme History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Halme Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Halme are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Halme include: Helme, Helm, Helms and others.
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Early Notables of the Halme family
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Migration of the Halme family
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Halme or a variant listed above: Peter Helm, his wife, and six sons and one daughter who arrived in 1709 in New England; Daniel Helm arrived in New England in 1768.
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