The Apgood surname is derived from the Old English "habban," meaning "god," as in "may he have good." 1
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Early Origins of the Apgood family
The surname Apgood was first found in Somerset where John Hauegod was on record in 1280. Later, John Habbegod was found in Gloucestershire in 1343. 1
Early History of the Apgood family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Apgood research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1343, 1455, 1487 and 1545 are included under the topic Early Apgood History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Apgood 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 Apgood 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. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Apgood include: Hapgood, Habgood, Havegood, Habbgood, Abgood and many more.
Early Notables of the Apgood family
Hapgood of Somerset
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Migration of the Apgood 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 Apgood or a variant listed above: Shadrach Hapgood, who came to Massachusetts in 1656, aboard the "Speedwell"; Daniell Habgood, who came to Barbados sometime between 1682 and 1686.
