| ![Show Contents]() Hiberstey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The name Hiberstey is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in the village of Hardisty Hill located in the parish of Fewston, in the county of Yorkshire. In it's Old English form this place-name was originally Hardolfsty with its origin in the name Hardulf. "The Hardistys hail from the parish of Fewston, seven miles from Otley. The name is still familiar there, and Hardisty Hill is a spot there. The Hardistys (chiefly farmers) have probably not moved from their home for six centuries." [1] Early Origins of the Hiberstey familyThe surname Hiberstey was first found in Yorkshire, where the first record was of John de Hardolfsty who was listed as a Freeman of York in 1379. Later, William Hardosty was listed as a freeman in 1450 and John Hardesty was later listed as freeman in 1659. [2] The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 include entries for Johannes de Hardolfsty and Stephanus de Hardolfsty. "These instances come from Timble Great (Villa de Tymble), a village in the parish of Fewston. The little stock has ramified well. Many of our largest represented surnames hail from a single pair located in a small spot. A large family of boys, who marry, and beget boys, soon sets the ball rolling." [1] Early History of the Hiberstey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hiberstey research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1379 and 1687 are included under the topic Early Hiberstey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hiberstey Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Hiberstey were recorded, including Hardisty, Hardesty, Hardistry, Hardest and others. Early Notables of the Hiberstey familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hiberstey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Hiberstey familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Hiberstey family emigrate to North America: George Hardest, who sailed to Virginia in 1651 and John Hardisty to Maryland in 1813.
- 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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