Hune History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThere are several possible origins for this surname. The name may be derived from the Old English word "heghen" meaning a "farm or holding," in which case, the name may have come from the place of residence of the initial bearer. Alternatively, the surname may be derived from the Old English word "heyne" meaning "a mean person," and may have come from a characteristic of the initial bearer. Early Origins of the Hune familyThe surname Hune was first found in Dumfriesshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Dhùn Phris), a Southern area, bordering on England that today forms part of the Dumfries and Galloway Council Area, where the name has long been associated with the barony of Halywode. Early History of the Hune familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hune research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1289, 1327, 1630 and 1655 are included under the topic Early Hune History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hune Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Haining, Hain, Hainning, Henning, Haning, Hanning and others. Early Notables of the Hune familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hune Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Hune family to IrelandSome of the Hune 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.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hune Settlers in United States in the 18th CenturyHune Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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