Harne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The distinguished name Harne was derived from the Old English word "hearn," denoting "evil, hurt, injury." 1 Alternatively the name could have been derived from " a trade-sign of an Arm or Arms." 2

Early Origins of the Harne family

The surname Harne was first found in Lincolnshire where Walter Harm was recorded in the Registrum Antiquissimum c. 1150-1156. Years later, we found Richard Harm in the Feet of Fines for Surrey (1234-1235) and in Leicestershire we found William Arm in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327. 1

Early History of the Harne family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Harne research. Another 39 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1235, 1327, 1674, 1704, 1759 and 1797 are included under the topic Early Harne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Harne Spelling Variations

The 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. Harne has been spelled many different ways, including Harm, Harme, Harmes, Harms, Armes, Arms, Arme and many more.

Early Notables of the Harne family

Distinguished members of the family include Eugene Aram (1704-1759), born in 1704, probably in September, at Ramsgill, Netherdale, Yorkshire. "His father was gardener to Sir Edward Blackett, of Newby; and after receiving the...
Another 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Harne Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Harne migration to the United States +

Thousands 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 Harnes to arrive in North America:

Harne Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Eliza Harne, who landed in Virginia in 1715 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Harne (post 1700) +

Kimberly Harne, American actress, known for Snatcher, Snatcher CD-ROMantic (1992) and M.U.G.E.N (1999)
Flynn Harne, American actor, known for Barbara, Pity Applause (2016) and Daniel (2012)
James Harne, American artist, known for Color of Night, The United States of Leland (2003) and Deception (1992)

Citations +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
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)