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Early Origins of the Arnwine family

The surname Arnwine was first found in Lincolnshire 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 13th century when they held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Arnwine family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Arnwine research. Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1241, 1455, 1472, 1487, 1510, 1550, 1600, 1601, 1650, 1653 and 1672 are included under the topic Early Arnwine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Arnwine Spelling Variations

Arnwine has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Arnway, Harnway, Arnwie, Arnwey, Arnwaye, Arneway and others.

Early Notables of the Arnwine family

Distinguished members of the family include John Arnway (1601-1653), English Royalist divine, from "a Shropshire family and heir to a considerable estate. His abounding charity and devoted loyalty were conspicuous. He was promoted to be archdeacon of Lichfield and Coventry and...
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Arnwine Ranking

In the United States, the name Arnwine is the 17,467th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]

Migration of the Arnwine family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Arnwines to arrive on North American shores: 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..



  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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