Nathan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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Early Origins of the Nathan family

The surname Nathan was first found in Nottinghamshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held lands.

Early History of the Nathan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nathan research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Nathan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Nathan 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. Nathan has been recorded under many different variations, including Nathan, Natan, Nation, Nations, Nusan, Nusen and others.

Early Notables of the Nathan family

Distinguished members of the family include

Nathan World Ranking

In the United States, the name Nathan is the 4,569th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Nathan is ranked the 6,640th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2 And in New Zealand, the name Nathan is the 551st popular surname with an estimated 1,276 people with that name. 3


Nathan 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 Nathan or a variant listed above:

Nathan Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Nathan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Nathan migration to Australia +

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

Nathan Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century
Nathan Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Nathan 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:

Nathan Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Nathan (post 1700) +
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