Hansing History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Hansing

What does the name Hansing mean?

The distinguished German surname Hansing is derived from the personal name "Hans," meaning "Jehovah has favored," and refers to "a son of Hans."

Early Origins of the Hansing family

The surname Hansing was first found in Prussia and Denmark, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Hansing family

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Hansing Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hansen, Hanson, Ansen and others.

Early Notables of the Hansing family

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Migration of the Hansing family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hartwig Hansen, who arrived in New Netherland in 1663; Elias Hansen, who arrived in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina sometime between 1775 and 1779.