| ![Show Contents]() Hanely History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Ireland
Etymology of HanelyWhat does the name Hanely mean? The Irish surname Hanely comes from the Gaelic "Ó hAinle," which is derived from the word "ainle," meaning "beauty." 1 Early Origins of the Hanely familyThe surname Hanely was first found in County Roscommon (Irish: Ros Comáin) located in central Ireland in the province of Connacht, where they held a family seat from ancient times and the surname emerged as an anglicized form of the Irish Ó hAinle. Early History of the Hanely familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hanely research. Another 187 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1085, 1096, 1111, 1659 and 1718 are included under the topic Early Hanely History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hanely Spelling VariationsMany spelling variations of the surname Hanely can be found in the archives. One reason for these variations is that ancient scribes and church officials recorded names as they were pronounced, often resulting in a single person being recorded under several different spellings. The different spellings that were found include O'Hanley, Hanley, O'Hanly, Hanly, Henley, O'Henley, Henly, O'Henley, Hanlay and many more. Early Notables of the Hanely familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hanely Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Hanely migration to the United States | + |
Irish families left their homeland in astonishing numbers during the 19th century in search of a better life. Although individual reasons vary, most of these Irish families suffered from extreme poverty, lack of work opportunities, and exorbitant rents in their homeland. Many decided to travel to Australia or North America in the hopes of finding greater opportunities and land. The Irish immigrants that came to North America initially settled on the East Coast, often in major centers such as Boston or New York. But like the many other cultures to settle in North America, the Irish traveled to almost any region they felt held greater promise; as a result, many Irish with gold fever moved all the way out to the Pacific coast. Others before that time left for land along the St. Lawrence River and the Niagara Peninsula, or the Maritimes as United Empire Loyalists, for many Irish did choose to side with the English during the American War of Independence. The earliest wave of Irish migration, however, occurred during the Great Potato Famine of the 1840s. An examination of early immigration and passenger lists has revealed many people bearing the Hanely name:
Hanely Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- John Sigismund Hanely, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 2
Hanely Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Barnard Hanely, aged 30, who arrived in New York in 1812 2
- Nichs Hanely, aged 20, who arrived in New York in 1854 2
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: Saigeadoir collac abu
Motto Translation: The valiant archer for ever.
- MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)
- 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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