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![Show Contents]() Hampsy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Hampsy is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of the Britain and comes from the baptismal name for the son of Hamon. "Sometimes Hampson (the 'p' is intrusive, as in Simpson or Thompson) is a corruption of Hamondson. Occasionally it may be direct from the nick. Hamme; v. Ham. The Manchester and South Lancashire directories conclusively prove, by the large number of Hampsons they contain, how locally popular was Hamond in the 14th and 15th centuries as a font-name. " 1 Early Origins of the Hampsy familyThe surname Hampsy was first found in Cumberland (Cumbria) where John Hammonson was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for 1332. Years later, Robert Hamsone, Hameson was listed in Yorkshire in 1354 and in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Roll of 1379. 2 Another source confirms the last entry but noted the name was listed in the more Latin form: Robertus Hameson. 1 Early History of the Hampsy familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hampsy research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1551, 1553, 1748, 1760, 1785, 1791, 1792 and 1817 are included under the topic Early Hampsy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hampsy Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Hampsy has been spelled many different ways, including Hampson, Hampsey, Hampsy, O'Hampsey, Hamson and others. Early Notables of the Hampsy familyNotables of the family at this time include John Hampson (1760-1817?), an English miscellaneous writer, son of John Hampson of Manchester. His parents were Methodists, and both father and...
Another 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hampsy Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Hampsy family to Ireland
Some of the Hampsy family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 61 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Hampsy familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Hampsys to arrive in North America: Caleb, James, and John Hampson arrived in Philadelphia between 1844 and 1866; John Hampson arrived in San Francisco in 1850; John Hampsey arrived in Philadelphia in 1856..
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: Nunc aut nunquam
Motto Translation: Now or never.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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