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Haney History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables Ranking

Contemporary Notables Related Stories Motto Citations

Haney History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland
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History reveals the roots of the Haney family name in the ancient Strathclyde people of the Scottish/English Borderlands. It is derived from the personal names Hannah and Anna. Another possibility is that it is a religious name, taken from that of Hannah, mother of Samuel. Most likely, however, given the family's Gaelic origins is that it was an anglicized version of the Gaelic "O hAnnaigh", meaning "descendant of Annach", a byname meaning "iniquity". 1

Early Origins of the Haney family

The surname Haney was first found in Wigtownshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Bhaile na h-Uige), formerly a county in southwestern Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Dumfries and Galloway, where in 1296, Gilbert de Hannethe residing in the county of Wiggetone at the time, rendered homage to King Edward I of England during his brief conquest of Scotland.

During the same year, a Gilbert Hahanith, who may or may not be the same man, was juror on an inquest concerning the succession to Elena la Zuche. The next appearance of the name is in 1424 when John of Hanna (a name that suggests that the name may have been taken from a place, rather than of Gaelic origin) was master of a ship belonging to James, King of Scotland. 1

Further to the south in England, Hannay or Hannah is a small parish, in the union of Louth, Wold division of the hundred of Calceworth, parts of Lindsey in Lincolnshire. 2

And East and West Hanney are in the union of Wantage, partly in the hundred of Ock, but chiefly in that of Wantage, in Berkshire. Both were traditionally in Oxfordshire. These parishes collectively date back to Saxon times when they were known as Hannige c. 956. There were listed in the Domesday Book of 1086, as Hannei and literally meant "island or land between streams, frequented by wild birds." 3

Early History of the Haney family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haney research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1620, 1629, 1630, 1658, 1673, 1689 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Haney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haney Spelling Variations

Scribes in Medieval Scotland spelled names by sound rather than any set of rules, so an enormous number of spelling variations exist in names of that era. Haney has been spelled Hannah, Hanna, Hannay, Hanney and others.

Early Notables of the Haney family

Notable amongst the family at this time was Gilbert Hannah of Wigtown; Sir Robert Hannay, 1st Baronet (d. 1658) of Mochrum in the Stewardry of Kirkcudbright; Sir Robert Hannay, 2nd Baronet (d. 1689); and Patrick Hannay (died 1630?) was a Scottish poet and courtier from the stewartry of Kirkcudbright. He "was probably the third son of Alexander Hannay of Kirkdale in the stewartry of Kirkcudbright. His grandfather...
Another 66 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Haney Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haney Ranking

In the United States, the name Haney is the 966^th most popular surname with an estimated 29,844 people with that name. 4

Migration of the Haney family to Ireland

Some of the Haney family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 87 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haney migration to the United States +

The number of Strathclyde Clan families sailing for North America increased steadily as the persecution continued. In the colonies, they could find not only freedom from the iron hand of the English government, but land to settle on. The American War of Independence allowed many of these settlers to prove their independence, while some chose to go to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots played essential roles in the forging of both great nations. Among them:

Haney Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

John Haney, aged 27, who landed in Virginia in 1621 aboard the ship "Margaret & John" 5
Mrs. Eizabeth Haney, who landed in Virginia in 1622 aboard the ship "Abigaile" 5

Haney Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan George Haney, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1753 5
Darby Haney, who landed in Virginia in 1756 5
Thomas Haney, who landed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1766 5

Haney Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Hugh Haney, who landed in America in 1828 5
Mr. Patrick Haney, aged 19, Irish labourer who arrived in New York in 1846 aboard the ship "Stephen Whitney"
Daniel Haney, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1847 5
John Haney, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1848 5
Frederick Haney, who landed in Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1856 5
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Haney migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Haney Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

John Haney, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750

Haney Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Margaret Haney, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1829
Edward Haney, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1833
Henry Haney, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1833
Martha Haney, aged 4, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Neptune" in 1834
James Haney, aged 27, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Cupid" in 1834

Contemporary Notables of the name Haney (post 1700) +

Enoch Kelly Haney (1940-2022), American politician and internationally recognized Seminole/Muscogee artist from Oklahoma, principal chief of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma from 2005 until 2009
Joe Haney (1928-2016), American marching band director and musical arranger
Brigadier-General Harold Haney (1894-1973), American Commandant of Officers Candidate School (1943-1945) 6
Larry Haney (b. 1942), American former Major League Baseball catcher
Fred Haney (1898-1977), American baseball player
Command Sergeant Major Eric L. Haney (b. 1952), American security consultant
Daryl Haney (b. 1963), American actor, screenwriter
Carol Haney (1924-1964), American dancer
Bob Haney (1926-2004), American comic book writer for DC Comics
Anne Haney (1934-2001), American actress best known for her role as a social worker in Mrs. Doubtfire
... (Another 23 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Haney Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Per ardua ad alta
Motto Translation: Through straits to heights.

Citations +

Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2012, March 5) Harold Haney. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Haney/Harold/USA.html