The surname Amyas was first found in Kent where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 12th century when they held estates in that county.
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Early History of the Amyas family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Amyas research. Another 150 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Amyas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Amyas 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 Amyas 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. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Amyas include: Amias, Amyas, Amyes, Amyess, Amyass and others.
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Early Notables of the Amyas family
Distinguished members of the family include
the Amyas family of Yorkshire
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Migration of the Amyas 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 Amyas or a variant listed above: Samuel Amyes who settled in Virginia in 1728.
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