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![Show Contents]() Hersant History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Hersant comes from one of the family having worked as a guardian of cattle or sheep. The surname Hersant is derived from the Old English word hierde, which means herd, and the patronymic suffix -son. Thus, the name Hersant literally means "son of the herdsman." 1 Early Origins of the Hersant familyThe surname Hersant was first found in Lancashire, on the west coast near Lythom-St. Annes, where they were associated with Furness Abbey. They were a prominent family here from very early times. In Essex, Robert Herdesman was listed at Colchester in 1367. 2 Early History of the Hersant familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hersant research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1597, 1621, 1649, 1651, 1660 and 1685 are included under the topic Early Hersant History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hersant 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 Hersant have been found, including: Herdson, Hirdson, Heardson, Hurdson, Herson and others. Early Notables of the Hersant familyDistinguished members of the family include Henry Herdson (fl. 1651), English writer on mnemonics, probably received part of his education at Cambridge, as he terms that university his 'dearest mother.' He styled himself professor of the art of memory by public authority in the University of Cambridge. Afterwards he taught his art in London at the...
Another 55 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hersant Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Hersant familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Hersant, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : Sarah Herson, who sailed to New York in 1820.
- 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)
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