Edwyn History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of EdwynWhat does the name Edwyn mean? Edwin or Eadwine, Lat. Æduines (585?-633), king of Northumbria, son of Ælla, king of Deira, was three years old when, after his father's death in 588, he was forced to flee from Deira by the Bernician king, Æthelric, who conquered the country and ruled over both the Northumbrian kingdoms. 1 Early Origins of the Edwyn familyThe surname Edwyn was first found in Huntingdonshire 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 estates in that shire. Early History of the Edwyn familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Edwyn research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1455, 1487, 1642, 1687, 1698 and 1707 are included under the topic Early Edwyn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Edwyn Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Edwyn have been found, including Edwin, Edwyn, Edwine, Edwyne, Edwing and others. Early Notables of the Edwyn familyAnother 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Edwyn Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Edwyn, or a variant listed above: Edwyn Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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