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![Show Contents]() Haun History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Haun is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Haun family lived in Haughton, Cheshire. The name of this place derives from the Old English word halh, which means nook or recess, and tun, which means village or settlement. 1 Early Origins of the Haun familyThe surname Haun was first found in Cheshire at Haughton (or Haughton Moss), a village and civil parish. This village is by far the largest of the listings of the place name in England. Looking back further, there are at least three listings of the place name Haughton in the Domesday Book in its earliest forms: Hoctum in Nottinghamshire; Haustone in Shropshire; and Halstone or Haltone in Staffordshire. 2 Today Haughton Castle is a privately owned country mansion near the village of Humshaugh, Northumberland and dates back to the 13th century when it was a tower house. It was enlarged and fortified in the 14th century. By the 16th century, the castle had fallen into ruin, but by the early 19th century the ruins were converted into the mansion it is today. Houghton Hall is a country house in Norfolk, England built for British Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Another early branch of the family was found at Hooton, again in Cheshire. "This place, in the Domesday Book, is included in the possessions of Richard de Vernon, the Norman Baron of Shipbrook, under whom it was held by a family named Hotone, which became extinct in the male line in the reign of Richard I. It then passed by marriage to Randle Walensis or Welshman, after which alliance, his family occasionally assumed the name of Hotone." 3 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 listed John de Haleghton, Yorkshire; and Alexander de Houhton, Cambridgeshire. 4 The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls included: Matilda de Halghton, huswyf, webster, 1370; and Willelmus de Halghton, 1379. 4 The Assize Rolls of Staffordshire included: Robert de Haleghton in 1242. 5 Adam de Houghton or Houtone (d. 1389), was Bishop of St. David's and Chancellor of England, "born at Caerforiog in the parish of Whitchurch, near St. David's, but his name clearly shows that his family was of English or Norman origin. Foss's conjecture that he was a son of John de Houghton, Baron of the Exchequer in 1347, seems untenable. Adam de Houghton was educated at Oxford, where he took the degree of doctor of laws. " 6 Early History of the Haun familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haun research. Another 206 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1114, 1130, 1488, 1535, 1548, 1597, 1604, 1605, 1621, 1624, 1642, 1647, 1663, 1691, 1705 and 1720 are included under the topic Early Haun History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Haun Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Haun have been found, including Haughton, Houghton, Hoctor, Hector and others. Early Notables of the Haun familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was John Houghton (1488?-1535), English prior of the London Charterhouse, born in Essex of honourable parents in or about 1488, studied at Cambridge, and took the degrees of B.A. and LL.B. "His parents then wished him to marry, but as he had resolved to embrace the ecclesiastical life, he left them and dwelt in concealment with a devout priest until he could himself take holy orders. " 6
Sir Robert Houghton (1548-1624), was an English judge, son of John Houghton of Gunthorpe, Norfolk and was born at Gunthorpe on 3...
Another 95 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Haun Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Haun RankingIn the United States, the name Haun is the 5,707th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 7  Migration of the Haun family to Ireland
Some of the Haun family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 105 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Haun were among those contributors:
Haun Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Henrich Haun, who landed in Pennsylvarda in 1754 8
- Johan Peter Haun, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 8
- Henry Haun, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1758 8
Haun Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Christ Haun, who arrived in Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Dyle Soomes" 8
- Adolph Haun who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Margaretha"
- Adolf Haun, who landed in Texas in 1846 8
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Haun Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Masia Haun, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
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- Christopher Alexander "Alex" Haun (1821-1861), American potter who during the American Civil War was executed by the Confederate States of America for participation in the East Tennessee bridge-burning conspiracy
- Lindsey Haun (b. 1984), American Young Artist Award nominated actress and singer best known for her role as Hadley on the HBO television series True Blood
- Jeremy Haun, American freelance comic book artist
- Jimmy Carey Haun, American lead guitarist, known for his work with the bands Yes, Air Supply, and Circa
- Henry Peter Haun (1815-1860), American politician, United States Senator from California (1859-1860)
- Henry Peter Haun (1815-1860), American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Iowa State Constitutional Convention from Clinton County, 1846; State Court Judge in California, 1851; U.S. Senator from California, 1859-60 9
- Gilbert Haun, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Washington County Democratic Party, 1950 9
- David L. Haun, American politician, Member of California State Assembly 15th District, 1861-62 9
- Carl B. Haun, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 1932 9
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: Malgre le tort
Motto Translation: Despite the wrong.
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