The Haybroe surname finds its earliest origins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name is derived from the Old German name Hildeberht, which literally means battle-glorious.
The surname Haybroe was first found in the West Riding of Yorkshire where Marton Hall in Marton was the ancient residence of the Heber family. [1]
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It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Haybroe are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Haybroe include: Heber, Hayburgh and others.
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Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Haybroe or a variant listed above: John Heber arrived in New England in 1743; Mathias and Thomas Heber settled in Pennsylvania in 1753 and 1771 respectively; Joanna Heber settled in Texas in 1854..