Aime History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Aime is a name that dates far back into the mists of early British history to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes. It is derived from the baptismal name for Haine. As the naming tradition grew in Europe baptismal names began to be introduced in many countries. Baptismal names were sometimes given in honour of Christian saints and other biblical figures. There are very few Christian countries in Europe that did not adopt surnames from these religious figures.

Alternatively, the name could have been a local name from Haynes or Hawnes, a parish, in the union of Ampthill, hundred of Flitt in Bedfordshire. 1 This parish dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was recorded as Hagenes. 2 It literally meant "the enclosures." 3 Another source claims the name is from Haisne, near Arras, France. 4

Early Origins of the Aime family

The surname Aime was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where Hagene and Hagana were listed in Herefordshire and Norfolk respectively. 2

From this early listing, the name evolved and was used as both a forename and surname, as Hagena Jugement was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Suffolk in 1130. It was not until 1198 that we found the name as a surname: Rogerus filius Hane in the Feet of Fines for Norfolk. The same rolls, but for Staffordshire listed Hagan(us) in 1199 and later in Norfolk in 1240. Alicia filia Hahen was listed in the Feet of Fines for Norfolk in 1202 which is very interesting as this would have been one of the first entries for a female or "daughter" to hold lands. 5

Hugh de Haynes witnessed a charter of Payen de Beauchamp, founding Chicksand Priory, 12th century 4

Adam filius Hayne was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Lancashire in 1332 and Peter Hain was found in the Pipe Rolls for Dorset in 1200. 5

Somerset was an early homestead for the family as seen by the following early entries: Ralph Hayne; William Hayne; Alice Heynes; Walter Heynes; and Ade Heynes. All entries were 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 6

The Yorkshire Poll Rolls of 1379 included: Adam Hauneson; Johannes Hayne; Robertus Haynson; and Thomas Hane as all holding lands there at that time. 7

Early History of the Aime family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Aime research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1202, 1552, 1564, 1582, 1594, 1631, 1645, 1653, 1659, 1668, 1671, 1672, 1675, 1690, 1693, 1696, 1697, 1701, 1702, 1705, 1710, 1723, 1737, 1749 and 1752 are included under the topic Early Aime History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Aime 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 Aime 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 Aime include: Haines, Hains, Hain, Haine, Haynes, Hainson and many more.

Early Notables of the Aime family

Notables of this surname at this time include: John Haynes (sometimes spelled Haines) (1594-1653), English colonial magistrate from Messing Essex, one of the founders of the Connecticut Colony, he was on the committee that drafted the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, often referred to as one of the first written constitutions Hezekiah Haynes (died 1693), second son of John Haynes of Copford Hall in Essex, was a supporter of the parliamentary cause during the English Civil War Joseph "Jo" Haines (died 1701), sometimes called Count Haines, was a 17th-century actor, singer, dancer, guitar player, fortune teller, author, and member of the King's Company. "After...
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Aime Ranking

In France, the name Aime is the 2,418^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,500 - 3,000 people with that name. 8

Migration of the Aime family to Ireland

Some of the Aime family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 30 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Aime 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 Aime or a variant listed above: John Haine, who settled in Virginia in 1623; Henry Hains in Virginia in 1638; Richard Hains and his wife Anne settled in Virginia in 1643; Robert Hains in Virginia in 1646.

Contemporary Notables of the name Aime (post 1700) +

Léon Aimé (1924-2021), French politician who served as a Deputy
Aime Joseph Forand (1895-1972), U.S. Democratic politician. born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island (1941-1961)
Aime H. Morin, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to New Hampshire State Constitutional Convention from Laconia 2nd Ward, 1956; Elected New Hampshire State House of Representatives from Laconia 2nd Ward 1956 9
Aime J. Hudon, Canadian politician, Reeve for the Rural Municipality of Archie (1978-1988)
Aime A. Dion, American politician, Delegate to New Hampshire State Constitutional Convention from Manchester 11th Ward, 1956 10
Aime H. Cote, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1952 11
Aime Bergeron, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Montville; Elected 1946, 1948 12
Aime Martel, American Democratic Party politician, Member of New Hampshire State Senate 19th District, 1935; Defeated in primary, 1938 12
Aime J. Guimond, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for New Hampshire State House of Representatives from Manchester 13th Ward, 1938 13
Aime Fournier, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 2004 12

Citations +

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