Irons History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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Irons is a name that was brought to England by the ancestors of the Irons family when they migrated to the region after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The Irons family lived in Norfolk. Their name, however, derives from their place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Airaines, in Somme, France.1

Early Origins of the Irons family

The surname Irons was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in A.D. 1066.

Early History of the Irons family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Irons research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1548, 1576, 1578 and 1617 are included under the topic Early Irons History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Irons Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Irons have been found, including Irons, Kenirons, Hirons, Iron, Hieron and others.

Early Notables of the Irons family

Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Irons Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Irons Ranking

In the United States, the name Irons is the 4,598th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 2

Migration of the Irons family to Ireland

Some of the Irons 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.


Irons migration to the United States +

For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. 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 Irons were among those contributors:

Irons Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Irons Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Irons migration to Australia +

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

Irons Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Irons 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:

Irons Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Irons (post 1700) +
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