Huner History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancient and distinguished German surname Huner is of patronymic origin, deriving from the first name of the father of the original bearer. Huner comes from "Huno," which is a personal name of unclear origin; it may be derived from "Hun," the name of the Asiatic race of nomads who ravaged Europe during the 5th century, or from "Hunn," the Old Norse diminutive meaning "little bear." Early Origins of the Huner familyThe surname Huner was first found in Swabia, where the name is thought to have emerged. The name dates back as far as 1270, when Rudi Huno was working as a tax collector in Basel. The young Huner family was instrumental during this formative period, figuring prominently in the early history of the region and contributing greatly to the development of medieval Swabian society. Early History of the Huner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Huner research. Another 145 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1449, 1450, 1484, 1505, 1506, 1518, 1519, 1537, 1555, 1568 and 1795 are included under the topic Early Huner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Huner Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hunn, Hun, Hunne, Hunel, Hundt and others. Early Notables of the Huner familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Huner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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