Haymes History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Haymes is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in Cumberland, where their name is derived from Hames Hall. Early Origins of the Haymes familyThe surname Haymes was first found in Cumberland where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Haymes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haymes research. Another 56 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Haymes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Haymes Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Haymes 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. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Haymes include: Hames, Haymes and others. Early Notables of the Haymes familyMore information is included under the topic Early Haymes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Haymes Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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