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Early Origins of the Haine family

The surname Haine was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Hainault, a province in Belgium, based on the ancient county of Hainaut. Within this province the notable towns are Mons, the capital city, Charleroi, Tournai, Soignies and Thuin.

Philippa of Hainault (1314-1369), was Queen of Edward III, daughter of William, called the Good, Count of Holland and Hainault (d. 1337.) 1

Early History of the Haine family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haine research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1286, 1337, 1685, 1758 and 1770 are included under the topic Early Haine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haine Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hainaut, Hainault, Hainnault, Hainaux, Hainfray, Haine, Haineville and many more.

Early Notables of the Haine family

The surname was distinguished by many in this era including the Hainaut family of Hainaut. Of the counts of Hainaut was William I, Count of Hainaut (1286-1337); he...
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United States Haine migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Haine Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • John Haine, who landed in Virginia in 1623 2
  • Moses Haine, who landed in Maryland in 1664 2
Haine Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Hanna Haine, who arrived in Virginia in 1704 2
  • Bastian Haine, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 2
  • Nicholas Haine, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1763 2
Haine Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Carl Haine, who settled in America in 1836
  • Brigitte Haine, who settled in America in 1836
  • Elis. Haine, who arrived in America in 1869

Canada Haine migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Haine Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Edouard Haine, who landed in Red River, Canada in 1821

Australia Haine migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Haine Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Hannah Haine, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Brightman" in 1850 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Haine (post 1700) +

  • William Haine (1944-2021), American Democratic member of the Illinois Senate representing the 56th district from his appointment in November 2002 until 2019
  • Thomas Allen "Tom" Haine (1933-1994), American volleyball player at the 1968 Summer Olympics
  • Lieutenant Colonel Reginald Leonard Haine MC VC (1896-1982), English recipient of the Victoria Cross
  • Group Captian Richard Haine OBE DFC (1916-2008), British pilot with the Royal Air Force from 1936 to 1970 who received the Distinguished Flying Cross for an action which occurred on May 10, 1940, over Holland
  • Audrey Haine (b. 1927), née Daniels, Canadian All-American Girls Professional Baseball League pitcher who played in the between the 1944 and 1951, inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (1998)


  1. Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
  2. 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)
  3. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) BRIGHTMAN 1850. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850Brightman.htm


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