Hodde History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the Hodde family migrated to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The surname Hodde is based on the popular Norman given name Odo. Early Origins of the Hodde familyThe surname Hodde was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the manor of Storkhouse, Gisburn, and Withernsea in that shire. They are conjecturally believed to be descended from Count Odo who was also ancestor of the Counts of Aumale and the Lords of Holderness. Early History of the Hodde familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hodde research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hodde History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hodde Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Hodde include Oddie, Oddey, Odey, Oddy, Hoddy, Hoddie, Odo and many more. Early Notables of the Hodde familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hodde Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Hoddes to arrive on North American shores: Hodde Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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