The origins of the Anglo-Saxon name Yvanney come from its first bearer, who was a person who because of their personal attributes and characteristics was referred to as Ivy. In this case the nickname was originally derived from an old Christmas game, where Ivy-girl was the antagonist. This name signifies a young maiden. Often nicknames described strong traits or attributes that people wished to emulate in a specific animal. In the Middle Ages, anthropomorphic ideas, which attributed human qualities and form to gods or animals, were held about the characters of other living creatures. They were based on the creature's habits. Moreover, these associations were reflected in folk tales, mythology, and legends which portrayed animals behaving as humans.
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Early Origins of the Yvanney family
The surname Yvanney was first found in Huntingdonshire where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Yvanney family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Yvanney research. Another 47 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Yvanney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Yvanney Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Yvanney has been spelled many different ways, including Ivany, Ivimey, Iviormy, Ivamy, Iveney, Ivanny and many more.
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Early Notables of the Yvanney family
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Migration of the Yvanney family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Yvanneys to arrive in North America: Nicholas Ivany settled in St. John's, Newfoundland, in 1755; George Ivymy settled at Trinity in 1757; James Ivamy settled in Bonaventure in 1788; George Ivamy settled in Port Wrexton in 1825.
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