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Early Origins of the Naim family

The surname Naim was first found in Lincolnshire where one of the first records of the name was Richard le Naim who was listed in the Pipe Rolls of that shire (1170-1178.) A few years later, John Nepos, le Neim was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for Surrey in 1214. In Worcestershire, John le Neim (c. 1280) and John le Naym (1327) were listed in the Subsidy Rolls. Year later, John Naym was listed in the Inquisitions and Assessments relating to Feudal Aids in 1431. 1 The name was also traditionally known as a nickname having derived from the Old English word "neme" which meant "uncle." 2

Early History of the Naim family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Naim research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1175, 1430, 1510, 1600, 1698 and 1864 are included under the topic Early Naim History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Naim Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Neame, Neeme, Neam, Neem, Neme, Name and others.

Early Notables of the Naim family

Distinguished members of the family include Charles Neame of Harefield Court and John Neame of Selling Court, Kent among the most valuable hop growers in East Kent. The are presumed to be the namesakes of Shepherd Neame, the...
Another 38 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Naim Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Naim family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..

Contemporary Notables of the name Naim (post 1700) +

  • Sir Naim Eliahou Dangoor CBE (1914-2015), British-naturalised Iraqi-born Jewish entrepreneur and philanthropist
  1. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  2. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
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