Heper History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Heper

What does the name Heper mean?

When the ancestors of the Heper family emigrated to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066 they brought their family name with them. They lived in Lancashire.

Early Origins of the Heper family

The surname Heper was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Heper family

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Heper Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Heper has been recorded under many different variations, including Heap, Heaps and others.

Early Notables of the Heper family

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Migration of the Heper family

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Hepers were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Richard Heap settled in Virginia in 1657; Mary Heap settled in Virginia in 1705; Benjamin, George, Henry, John, Thomas Heap arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1865..