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Etymology of Auty

What does the name Auty mean?

Auty is a name that dates far back into the mists of early British history to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes. It is derived from the ancient personal name Auty. which means dweller by the fen. 1 In some cases, the name was extended to denote 'the son of Auty.' 2

The prefix "H" as in Hawte, Hawtey and others were popular.

Early Origins of the Auty family

The surname Auty was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where the name Auti, Alti and Outi are recorded. 3 These mononyms were typical of the time. Later ion Norfolk, in the Pipe Rolls of 1166, Outi de Lincol was listed as holding lands and a few years later, Walterus filius Aulti was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Lincolnshire in 1177. In Yorkshire, we found Willelmus filius Auti in the Pipe Rolls for 1200. John Oty was listed in Huntingdonshire in 1251. 1

The name Auty was a "well-known surname in Yorkshire," 2 as the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 included: Simon Auty et Johanna uxor ejus; Robertas Auty; and Cecilia Auty. 2

Early History of the Auty family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Auty research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1302, 1357, 1379, 1381, 1390, 1397, 1399, 1415, 1430, 1462, 1497, 1506 and 1784 are included under the topic Early Auty History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Auty 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 Auty 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 Auty include: Auty, Autie, Autee, Awty, Awtee, Awtie, Hawtie and many more.

Early Notables of the Auty family

  • Simon Auty, a prominent 14th century landholder in Yorkshire

Auty migration to the United States +

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 Auty or a variant listed above:

Auty Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Henry Auty, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1871
  • Alfred Auty went to Philadelphia in 1878
Auty Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Leonard E. Auty, who arrived in New York in 1907 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Liverpool, England 4
  • Albert Auty, aged 17, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Abonema" from Freetown, Sierra Leone 4
  • Woodbury Auty, aged 20, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Lake Farge" from Trieste via Gibraltar 4
  • William Auty, aged 56, originally from Liverpool, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Aquitania" from Liverpool, England 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Auty (post 1700) +

  • K.A. Auty, American cricket enthusiast from Chicago, Illinois who dedicated The K.A. Auty Cup, an international cricket series between Canada and the United States in 1844, claimed to be the first and longest running international sporting competition
  • Peter Robert Auty (b. 1969), English operatic tenor
  • Martyn Auty (b. 1951), English film and television producer
  • Joshua "Josh" Liam Auty (b. 1990), English speedway rider from Mirfield, West Yorkshire; Queensland State Champion (2010) and Jack Young Solo Cup winner (2010)
  • Robert Auty, British professor of Slavonic studies at Oxford University
  • Joseph Auty Harley (1843-1906), New Zealand politician, Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand (1899-1901)
  1. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  2. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  3. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
  4. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result

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