Hope History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The Anglo-Saxon name Hope comes from when the family resided in one of the various settlements of Hope found in Derbyshire, Shropshire, and the North Riding of Yorkshire, among other places, or in or near a raised area of land in a fen, or a small, enclosed valley. The surname Hope is derived from the Old English word "hop" which means "the side of a hill, or low ground between hills." 1 In Scotland, "hope" means "glen." 2

Early Origins of the Hope family

The surname Hope was first found in Shropshire where Robert de Hope was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1255. John atte hop was found in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1296 and later Robert del Hope was found in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire in 1302. 3

Roger de la Hope was found in the Hundredorum Rolls for Herefordshire in 1273. 4

In Somerset, John atte Hope, Walter atte Hope and Edith atte Hope were listed there 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign) 5 and Alicia de Hope was found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. 4

In Scotland, "John Hope of Peeblesshire rendered homage [to King Edward I of England], 1296, and Symon de la Hope was received to the king of England's peace in 1321. " 6

Early History of the Hope family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hope research. Another 219 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1541, 1567, 1573, 1590, 1605, 1606, 1614, 1643, 1646, 1654, 1661, 1678, 1681, 1742, 1844, 1860, 1902 and 1908 are included under the topic Early Hope History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hope Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Hope has been recorded under many different variations, including Hope, Hopes and others.

Early Notables of the Hope family

Notables of the family at this time include

Hope World Ranking

In the United States, the name Hope is the 1,800th most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 8 However, in Australia, the name Hope is ranked the 624th most popular surname with an estimated 6,252 people with that name. 9 And in New Zealand, the name Hope is the 417th popular surname with an estimated 1,581 people with that name. 10 The United Kingdom ranks Hope as 473rd with 13,643 people. 11

Migration of the Hope family to Ireland

Some of the Hope family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Hope migration to the United States +

For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Hope or a variant listed above:

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

Hope migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hope Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Hope migration to Australia +

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

Hope Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Hope 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:

Hope Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Hope (post 1700) +


The Hope 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: At spes infracta
Motto Translation: Yet my hope is unbroken.


Suggested Readings for the name Hope +
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