Humbie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Humbie

What does the name Humbie mean?

The ancestors of the name Humbie date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Humbie family lived in the place named Humby or in the settlement of Hanby in Welton, which are both in the county of Lincolnshire. The surname Humbie belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Humbie family

The surname Humbie was first found in Lincolnshire, where they were a major family seated there from ancient times.

Early History of the Humbie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Humbie research. Another 167 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1545, 1662 and 1817 are included under the topic Early Humbie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Humbie Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Humbie are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Humbie include: Humby, Humbie, Humbi, Hummby, Hummbie, Hunby, umbye and many more.

Early Notables of the Humbie family

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Migration of the Humbie family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Humbie or a variant listed above: members of the family who migrated to the New World and contributed to the development of North American society.