Henien History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Henien

What does the name Henien mean?

Henien is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the personal name Henning or Hemming. The letters n and m were often regarded as interchangeable in the medieval records.

Early Origins of the Henien family

The surname Henien was first found in Norfolk 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 Henien family

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Henien Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Henien have been found, including Henning, Hening, Hennings, Hemington and others.

Early Notables of the Henien family

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Migration of the Henien family to Ireland

Some of the Henien family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Henien family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Henien, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : William Henning settled in Virginia in 1654; Michael Henning settled in Charleston in 1766; Thomas Henning settler in Maryland in 1731; Fred, George, James, John, Mathew, Mary, Michael, Nancy, Robert, Sarah and William Henning all arrived in Philadelphia between 1800 and 1860..