Haun History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of HaunWhat does the name Haun mean? A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Haun, were formed in the lands which became the modern state of Germany, a place renowned for its beauty, industry, and economic power. However, in the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. At this time, the surname Haun emerged throughout the German territories. Early Origins of the Haun familyThe surname Haun was first found in Germany, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Hann became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Hans den alten Hanne and his son Hans den junge Hanne were recorded in the "Zeirschrift fur deutsche Geschicte des Oberrheins" in the year 1386. In 1498, Bernhardus Hani appears in the Wurttembergische Regesten" as a citizen of Grosseislingen. Early History of the Haun familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haun research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1752, 1792, 1805, 1839, 1843, 1863, 1880 and 1921 are included under the topic Early Haun History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Haun Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Haun include Hann, Hanne, Hänn, Hahn, Hahne, Hahnn, Hahnne, Haann, Haanne, Haan, Haane, Hahner, Hahnen, Hahns, Hahnlen, Hähnel, Hannel, Hanl, Hanner, Hanns, Haun, Haunn, Hawn, Honn, Honnel, Honner, Hohn, Hohne, Haen and many more. Early Notables of the Haun familyNotables of the time with the name Haun included Julius Hann (1839-1921) Austrian meteorologist and climatologist whose international reputation was built on his studies of atmospheric dynamics, thermodynamics, cyclones, climatology and the "atmospheric pulse"; August Hahn (1792-1863) German divine who served... Haun RankingIn the United States, the name Haun is the 5,707th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
Early immigration records have shown some of the first Hauns to arrive on North American shores: Haun Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Haun Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Haun Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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