Show ContentsHaybrow History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The origins of the name Haybrow are from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is derived from the Old German name Hildeberht, which literally means battle-glorious.

Early Origins of the Haybrow family

The surname Haybrow was first found in the West Riding of Yorkshire where Marton Hall in Marton was the ancient residence of the Heber family. 1

Early History of the Haybrow family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haybrow research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1180 is included under the topic Early Haybrow History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haybrow Spelling Variations

Sound was what guided spelling in the essentially pre-literate Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Also, before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Therefore, spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Haybrow family name include Heber, Hayburgh and others.

Early Notables of the Haybrow family

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Migration of the Haybrow family

For political, religious, and economic reasons, thousands of English families boarded ships for Ireland, the Canadas, the America colonies, and many of smaller tropical colonies in the hope of finding better lives abroad. Although the passage on the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving, those families that survived the trip often went on to make valuable contributions to those new societies to which they arrived. Early immigrants bearing the Haybrow surname or a spelling variation of the name include: 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..



The Haybrow 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: Prest d'accomplier
Motto Translation: Ready to accomplish.


  1. Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.


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