Homan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The Homan name was originally an Anglo-Saxon name that was given to a person who worked as a servant for Hugh.

"The forms would suggest ‘servant of Hugh’ and the surname may sometimes have this meaning, but such a combination as a personal name is rare or unique. In late Old English times names in -mann were popular and new combinations were formed." 1

Early Origins of the Homan family

The surname Homan was first found in Huntingdonshire, where there were two records for the family found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273: Gilbert Houman; and Henry Houman. 2

Matill filia Hiweman was found in Wiltshire c. 1248 and Hugeman de Assinton was listed in Suffolk in the 13th century. In Huntingdonshire, Willelmus filius Howman was registered there in the Hundredorum Rolls and later, William Hiweman was found in Wiltshire c. 1248. Humphrey Huueman was found in Suffolk in 1277. 1

Early History of the Homan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Homan research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1518, 1585, 1653, 1664, 1724 and 1777 are included under the topic Early Homan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Homan Spelling Variations

Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Homan has undergone many spelling variations, including Homan, Homans, Howman, Hoeman, Hownam and others.

Early Notables of the Homan family

Distinguished members of the family include

Homan Ranking

In the United States, the name Homan is the 4,024th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 3 However, in Netherlands, the name Homan is ranked the 801st most popular surname with an estimated 2,426 people with that name. 4

Migration of the Homan family to Ireland

Some of the Homan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Homan migration to the United States +

To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Homan were among those contributors:

Homan Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Homan Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Homan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Homan migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Homan Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Homan migration to Australia +

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

Homan Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Homan 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:

Homan Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Homan (post 1700) +


The Homan 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: Labile quod opportunum
Motto Translation: That which is opportune is quickly gone, or opportunity soon slips by.
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