Hening History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThere are several possible origins for this surname. The name may be derived from the Old English word "heghen" meaning a "farm or holding," in which case, the name may have come from the place of residence of the initial bearer. Alternatively, the surname may be derived from the Old English word "heyne" meaning "a mean person," and may have come from a characteristic of the initial bearer. Early Origins of the Hening familyThe surname Hening was first found in Dumfriesshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Dhùn Phris), a Southern area, bordering on England that today forms part of the Dumfries and Galloway Council Area, where the name has long been associated with the barony of Halywode. Early History of the Hening familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hening research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1289, 1327, 1630 and 1655 are included under the topic Early Hening History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hening Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Haining, Hain, Hainning, Henning, Haning, Hanning and others. Early Notables of the Hening familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hening Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Hening family to IrelandSome of the Hening family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hening Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Hening Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hening Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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