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Early Origins of the Hawco family

The surname Hawco was first found in Auvergne, a historic province in south central France.

Early History of the Hawco family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hawco research. Another 198 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1599, 1634, 1666, 1667, 1668, 1669, 1787 and 1792 are included under the topic Early Hawco History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hawco Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Authier, Authiers, Autier, Othier, Otier, Auttier, Autthier, Authiey, Authiay, Autiey, Autiay, Otiey, Otiay, Ottier, Hauthier, Hautiers, Hautier, Hautthier, Hauttiers, Hauttier, L'Authier, L'Authiers, L'Autier, L'Auttier, D'Authier, D'Authiers and many more.

Early Notables of the Hawco family

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Hawco Ranking

In Newfoundland, Canada, the name Hawco is the 271st most popular surname with an estimated 163 people with that name. 1


United States Hawco migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hawco Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Maggie Hawco, aged 22, originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, arrived in New York City, New York in 1904 aboard the ship "Rosalind" from Halifax, England 2
  • James Hawco, aged 31, originally from Newfoundland, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Vestris" from Buenos Aires, Argentina 2
  • Mary Hawco, aged 18, originally from Harbour Main, Newfoundland, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Rosalind" from St. John's, Newfoundland 2
  • Anna Hawco, aged 22, originally from Chapel Cove, Newfoundland, arrived in New York, N.Y. in 1920 aboard the ship "Rosalind" from St. John's, Newfoundland 2
  • Timothy Hawco, aged 27, originally from St Johns, Newfoundland, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Rosalind" from St. John's, Newfoundland 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Hawco (post 1700) +

  • Matthew E. Hawco (1882-1962), Newfoundland engineer, magistrate and politician who represented Harbour Main in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1923 to 1924
  • Allan Hawco (b. 1977), Canadian actor and producer, best known for his starring role in the Republic of Doyle, awarded the Canadian Film and Television Hall of Fame's Outstanding Achievement Award in 2011


The Hawco 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: Mirabilis in altis dominus
Motto Translation: Wonderful for the Lord on high


  1. The order of Common Surnames in 1955 in Newfoundland retrieved on 20th October 2021 (retrieved from Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland by E.R. Seary corrected edition ISBN 0-7735-1782-0)
  2. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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