Haferlyn is one of the names that was brought to
England in the wave of migration following the
Norman Conquest of 1066. The Haferlyn family lived in
Somerset and Guernsey. Their name, however, is a reference to the family's place of residence prior to the
Norman Conquest of
England in 1066, Haverland in Contantin, Normandy.
Early Origins of the Haferlyn family
The surname Haferlyn was first found in
Somerset and Guernsey where "a member of the ancient Norman family of De Havilland of Guernsey settled in Somersetshire
temp. Henry VII., and founded this surname in England."
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Lowe, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print. The original Guernsey family settled there before 1176.
Early History of the Haferlyn family
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Haferlyn Spelling Variations
Before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime.
Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Haferlyn family name include Haviland, Havilland, De Haviland and others.
Early Notables of the Haferlyn family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Haferlyn family to the New World and Oceana
To escape the political and religious chaos of this era, thousands of English families began to migrate to the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. The passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe; however, those who made the voyage safely were encountered opportunities that were not available to them in their homeland. Many of the families that reached the New World at this time went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the Haferlyn family to immigrate North America: Miles Haviland settled in Rhode Island in 1679; Mathew Haviland settled in Barbados in 1680 with his servants; Arthur, Daniel, Francis, Henry, James, John Haviland, all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860..
The Haferlyn Motto
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Dominus fortissima turris
Motto Translation: The Lord is the strong tower