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Etymology of Hawtie

What does the name Hawtie mean?

The origins of the name Hawtie are with the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from the ancient personal name Auty. which means dweller by the fen. 1 In some cases, the name was extended to denote 'the son of Auty.' 2

The prefix "H" as in Hawte, Hawtey and others were popular.

Early Origins of the Hawtie family

The surname Hawtie was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where the name Auti, Alti and Outi are recorded. 3 These mononyms were typical of the time. Later ion Norfolk, in the Pipe Rolls of 1166, Outi de Lincol was listed as holding lands and a few years later, Walterus filius Aulti was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Lincolnshire in 1177. In Yorkshire, we found Willelmus filius Auti in the Pipe Rolls for 1200. John Oty was listed in Huntingdonshire in 1251. 1

The name Hawtie was a "well-known surname in Yorkshire," 2 as the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 included: Simon Auty et Johanna uxor ejus; Robertas Auty; and Cecilia Auty. 2

Early History of the Hawtie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hawtie research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1302, 1357, 1379, 1381, 1390, 1397, 1399, 1415, 1430, 1462, 1497, 1506 and 1784 are included under the topic Early Hawtie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hawtie Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Hawtie has been spelled many different ways, including Auty, Autie, Autee, Awty, Awtee, Awtie, Hawtie and many more.

Early Notables of the Hawtie family

Simon Auty, a prominent 14th century landholder in Yorkshire. Sir Nicholas Haute (1357-1415), of Wadden Hall (Wadenhall) in Petham and Waltham, with manors extending into Lower Hardres, Elmsted and Bishopsbourne, in the county of Kent, was an English knight, landowner and politician. The de Haute family were established at Wadenhall from the 13th century, when Sir William de Haute (died c. 1302) held office as lay steward...
Another 67 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hawtie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Hawtie family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Hawties to arrive in North America: Henry Auty, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1871; and Alfred Auty to Philadelphia in 1878.
  1. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  2. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  3. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)

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