Show ContentsHaite History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The distinguished and ancient surname Haite is Old English in origin, and traces its history back to the Middle Ages, when the island of Britain was inhabited by the Anglo-Saxons. The name is derived from the Old English "haga" or the Old Norse "hagi," which both mean "dweller by the haw." It is likely that the name was first borne by someone who lived near a hedged field or enclosure. Although now the name is pronounced as a single syllable, it was originally pronounced as two, as can be seen from the spelling “Hag-he”. Most likely, the second syllable was a hard “g” sound; the name was probably pronounced “hah-geh”.

Early Origins of the Haite family

The surname Haite was first found in Yorkshire, where Jollan de Hagh was recorded in 1229. The Scottish branch lived in Bemersyde for many centuries after their arrival in Scotland.

Early History of the Haite family

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Haite Spelling Variations

Although the name, Haite, appeared in many references, from time to time, the surname was shown with the spellings Haig, Haigh, Hague, Hait, Haight, Hate, Haga and others.

Early Notables of the Haite family

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New Zealand Haite migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Haite Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Mr. William Haite, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Martaban" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th October 1856 1
  • Mrs. Ann Haite, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Martaban" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th October 1856 1
  • Miss Martha Haite, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Martaban" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th October 1856 1
  • Miss Jane Haite, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Martaban" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th October 1856 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Haite (post 1700) +

  • John James Haite (d. 1874), English musical composer, a member of the Society of British Musicians, which produced several of his works 2


The Haite 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: Sola Virtus Invicta
Motto Translation: Virtue alone is invincible


  1. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
  2. Wikisource contributors. "Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900." Wikisource . Wikisource , 4 Jun. 2018. Web. 30 June 2020


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