Hannington History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Hannington familyThe surname Hannington was first found in Hannington, a parish, in the union of Brixworth, hundred of Orlingbury Northamptonshire. Literally the place name means "estate associated with a man called Hana," from the Old English personal name + "-ing" + "tun." 1 There are two other parishes so named, one in Southampton and the other in Wiltshire, but the Northamptonshire parish is the one that the family originates for this one dates back to before the Conquest when it was first listed as Hanningtun in 1023. The Domesday Book of 1086 listed the place as Hanitune. It also includes an entry for Alfuuin de Haminteuna, de Haningtuna, de Hanningetuna. Almost one hundred years later, John de Haninton was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Hampshire in 1176. 2 "In a charter of A.D. 1023 Hannington (Hants) occurs as Hanningtun in the Latin portion and as Hanittún (tó Hanitúne) in the Anglo-Saxon (boundaries) part. " 3 Adam de Hanington was listed in Westmorland, 30 Edward III (during the 30th year of King Edward III's reign.) 4 Early History of the Hannington familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hannington research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1106, 1176, 1432, 1510, 1600, 1627 and 1704 are included under the topic Early Hannington History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hannington Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Hannington have been found, including Hannington, Hammington, Hanington, Haninton, Haminton, Hamigston, Hanyington, Hannyngton, Haninston and many more. Early Notables of the Hannington familyDistinguished members of the family include
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Hannington Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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