Haslam History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The name Haslam has a long Anglo-Saxon heritage. The name comes from when a family lived in the village of Haslam, in the county of Lancashire. This place-name was originally derived from the Old English word haesel-hamm, which simply refers to a hazel-wood farm.1

Early Origins of the Haslam family

The surname Haslam was first found in Lancashire at Haslam. But of this place, we cannot find any trace today. We can find that Hugh de Haslum, de Hesellum held lands there as recorded in the Assize Rolls of 1246, but little else. 1

Another source claims that Derbyshire is the home to the family. "Haslam is an old Rochdale name of the 16th century. It also occurs in Derbyshire. Several mayors and aldermen of Newark, Notts, in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries bore this name." 2 In this case, the name is likely derived from Hasland, a township, in the parish and union of Chesterfield, hundred of Scarsdale. 3

Early History of the Haslam family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haslam research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1590 and 1818 are included under the topic Early Haslam History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haslam Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Haslam have been found, including Haslam, Hasslam, Haselham, Hasselham, Hasleham and many more.

Early Notables of the Haslam family

Distinguished members of the family include

Haslam Ranking

In the United States, the name Haslam is the 10,759th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 4

Migration of the Haslam family to Ireland

Some of the Haslam family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 54 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Haslam migration to the United States +

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Haslam, or a variant listed above:

Haslam Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Haslam migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Haslam Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century
Haslam Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Haslam migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Haslam Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Haslam (post 1700) +
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