| ![Show Contents]() Hazelett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Anglo-Saxon name Hazelett comes from when the family resided in Surrey, where the name was derived from the term: 'at the hazel head,' i.e. one who dwelt at the head of the hazel wood. 1 "Hazelhead narrowed itself into Haslet, &c. Hazlehead is a hamlet in the parish of Thurlstone, West Riding of Yorkshire." 1 "Hæslett, is a common term in Essex, Kent and Surrey." 2 Early Origins of the Hazelett familyThe surname Hazelett was first found in Surrey where John Haselette was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1332. The following year, William atte Hasellette was listed in 1333. Later again, William Hesilheued was listed as a Freeman of York in 1421. 2 Early History of the Hazelett familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hazelett research. Another 138 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1327, 1333, 1455, 1487, 1887 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Hazelett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hazelett Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Hazelett include Hazlet, Hazlett, Hazlitt, Hasslet, Hasslett, Hazlit, Haslitt, Hezlit, Hezlitt, Hezlett, Hezlet, Heaslitt, Heaslett, Hazled, Hazelhead, Hasslitt, Aslett, Azlett, Astlett and many more. Early Notables of the Hazelett familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hazelett Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Hazelett family to Ireland
Some of the Hazelett family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 141 words (10 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 Hazelett familyA great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: James Hazlet, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1787; James Haslet, who came to Pennsylvania in 1773; Samuel Haslet, who settled in Philadelphia in 1789.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Hazelett (post 1700) | + |
- Dustin Tyler Hazelett (b. 1986), retired American mixed martial artist
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: Semper fidelis
Motto Translation: Always faithful.
- 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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