| ![Show Contents]() Danné History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of DannéWhat does the name Danné mean? The name Danné is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the valley or the dann. The surname often meant the dweller in the valley. 1 Alternatively the name could have been "derived from the name of an ancestor, 'the son of Daniel,' from nickname Dan. " 2 Early Origins of the Danné familyThe surname Danné was first found in Sussex where Geoffrey atte Danne was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327. Later in Sussex, Simon Dann was found in the Subsidy Rolls for 1332. 1 Early History of the Danné familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Danné research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1327 is included under the topic Early Danné History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Danné Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Danné has been spelled many different ways, including Dan, Dann, Danne, Dans, Danns, Dannes and others. Early Notables of the Danné familyMore information is included under the topic Early Danné Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Danné family to IrelandSome of the Danné 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.
| Danné migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Dannés to arrive in North America:
Danné Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Anne Danne, who arrived in Virginia in 1651 3
Danné Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jacob Danne, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 3
Danné Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Joseph Danne, who landed in New York, NY in 1839 3
- John W Danne, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1857 3
- Ludwig Danne, who arrived in Iowa in 1885 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Danné (post 1700) | + |
- Günther Danne (b. 1942), German sports shooter in the 50 metre running target event at the 1972 Summer Olympics
- Wolfgang Danne (b. 1941), West German two-time silver and bronze medalist pair skater, active in the 1960s
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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