Show ContentsHuot History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The vast movement of people that followed the Norman Conquest of England of 1066 brought the Huot family name to the British Isles. They lived in Huet or Huest near Evreux in Normandy, France. 1 Alternatively, the name was derived from 'the son of Hugh'; Middle English Hugh, How, and Hew, diminutive Hughet and Hewet. 2

Early Origins of the Huot family

The surname Huot was first found in Devon, where the first record of the family was Roger Huet, Huiet who was listed in the Pipe Rolls there in 1182, 1185. Later, the Assize Rolls listed William Huet in Shropshire in 1221 and Roger Hughet in Somerset in 1280. 3

William de Huet paid a fine in Lincolnshire in 1204 and Peter Hughet was listed in Sussex in 1278. "Sir Walter Hewet was a distinguished warrior in France temp. Edward III., and from him descended the Hewets, created baronets 1621 and 1660, and Viscounts Hewet 1689, also eminent lawyer James Hewett, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, and 1st Viscount Lifford." 1

Kirby's Quest of Somerset listed Gilbert Huet there temp. 1 Edward III. 4 The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 list: Agnes Huet-wyf; Ricardus Huetson; and Willelmus Howetson. 2

Early History of the Huot family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Huot research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1182, 1567, 1591, 1605, 1614, 1652, 1658, 1660, 1662, 1689, 1709, 1712, 1744, 1789 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Huot History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Huot Spelling Variations

A multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Hewitt, Hewett, Hewatt, Hewet, Hewit, Hewat and others.

Early Notables of the Huot family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Reverend Thomas Huet (died 1591), a Welsh clergyman and translator of the Bible.Sir William Hewett (d. 1567), was Lord Mayor of London, son of Edmund Hewett, was born in Wales, a hamlet of Laughton-en-le-Morthen in South Yorkshire. His family had been settled in the adjoining county of Derby from early times. 5Reverend Dr. John Hewett...
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Huot World Ranking

In the United States, the name Huot is the 10,214th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 6 However, in Canada, the name Huot is ranked the 927th most popular surname with an estimated 5,852 people with that name. 7 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Huot is the 400th popular surname. 8 France ranks Huot as 1,923rd with 3,222 people. 9

Ireland Migration of the Huot family to Ireland

Some of the Huot family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 106 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


United States Huot migration to the United States +

Many English families left England, to avoid the chaos of their homeland and migrated to the many British colonies abroad. Although the conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and some travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute, once in the colonies, many of the families prospered and made valuable contributions to the cultures of what would become the United States and Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America has revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Huot or a variant listed above:

Huot Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Favian Huot, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1840
  • Isidor Huot, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1844
  • John F Huot, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1861 10
  • Farien Huot, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1868
Huot Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Antoine Huot, aged 33, who immigrated to America from Paris, in 1904
  • Louis H. Huot, aged 36, who immigrated to the United States, in 1910
  • Dumont Huot, aged 32, who settled in America, in 1911
  • Louis Huot, aged 46, who landed in America, in 1920
  • Clotilde Huot, aged 45, who landed in America, in 1920
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Canada Huot migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Huot Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
  • Nicolas Huot, son of Laurent and Aymée, who married Marie Fayette, daughter of Etienne and Anne, in Quebec on 24th July 1662 11
  • Mathurin Huot, son of René and Renée, who married Marie Letartre, daughter of René and Louise, in L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec on 25th November 1671 11
  • Laurent-Etienne Huot, son of Nicolas and Marie, who married Françoise Faveron, daughter of Noel and Marie, in Quebec on 3rd November 1699 11
Huot Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Jean Huot, son of Mathurin and Marie, who married Madeleine Roussin, daughter of Nicolas and Madeleine, in L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec on 17th January 1701 11
  • René Huot, son of Mathurin and Marie, who married Louise Parant, daughter of Jacques and Geneviève, in Beauport, Quebec on 6th October 1704 11
  • Joseph Huot, son of Nicolas and Marie, who married Geneviève Cochon, daughter of Jacques and Barbe-Delphine, in Château-Richer, Quebec on 23rd January 1708 11
  • Jacques Huot, son of Mathurin and Marie, who married Angélique Trudel, daughter of Pierre and Françoise, in L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec on 23rd November 1711 11
  • Nicolas Huot, son of Mathurin and Marie, who married Marie-Louise Chevalier, daughter of Michel and Charlotte, in Beauport, Quebec on 3rd February 1716 11
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Huot Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • Antonie Huot, aged 43, who immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1913

Contemporary Notables of the name Huot (post 1700) +

  • Joseph Oliva Huot (1917-1983), American Democratic Party politician, Mayor of Laconia, New Hampshire, 1959-63; U.S. Representative from New Hampshire 1st District, 1965-67
  • Stephen Huot MD, Ph.D., Professor of Medicine at Yale University
  • Valentin Huot (1929-2017), French racing cyclist, winner of the French national road race title in 1957 and 1958
  • Hong Sun Huot, Cambodian Minister of Health and Chairman of the National AIDS Authority
  • Ung Huot (b. 1947), Cambodian politician, 36th Prime Minister of Cambodia (1997-1998), Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (1994-1998)
  • Pierre-Gabriel Huot (1825-1913), French Canadian journalist and politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada representing Saguenay in 1854
  • Patrick Huot (b. 1975), Canadian politician, Member of the National Assembly for Vanier (2008-2012), Member of the National Assembly for Vanier-Les Rivières (2014-)
  • Hector-Simon Huot (1803-1846), Canadian lawyer and politician in Lower Canada
  • Pierre-François "François" Huot (1756-1822), Canadian businessman and politician in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada in Hampshire in 1796
  • Benoit Huot (b. 1984), Canadian ten-time gold, twelve-time silver and six-time bronze medalist Paralympic swimmer
  • ... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


The Huot Motto +

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: Ne te quaesiveris extra
Motto Translation: Seek nothing beyond your sphere.


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