| ![Show Contents]() Hiser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The ancestors of the Hiser surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in the village and township of Hessay, which is in the parish of Moor Monkton in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The surname Hiser belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Hiser familyThe surname Hiser was first found in West Yorkshire at Hessay, a village and civil parish that dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 where it was first listed as Hesdesai. 1 By the 12th century, the place name had evolved to Heslesaia and literally meant "marshland or island where hazels grow," from the Old English words "haesel" + "sae" + "eg." 2 Early History of the Hiser familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hiser research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1272, 1273, 1307 and 1379 are included under the topic Early Hiser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hiser 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 Hiser include Hessey, Hessy, Hessay, Hesee, Hesey and others. Early Notables of the Hiser familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hiser Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hiser RankingIn the United States, the name Hiser is the 11,854th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3 Migration of the Hiser 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: Daniel Hessey, who sailed to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1840.
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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