Hertson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Hertson

The Hertson family name dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. The name comes from when an early member worked as a guardian of cattle or sheep. The surname Hertson is derived from the Old English word hierde, which means herd, and the patronymic suffix -son. Thus, the name Hertson literally means "son of the herdsman." 1

Early Origins of the Hertson family

Early History of the Hertson family

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Hertson Spelling Variations

Hertson has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Hertson have been found, including Herdson, Hirdson, Heardson, Hurdson, Herson and others.

Early Notables of the Hertson family

Henry Herdson (fl. 1651), English writer on mnemonics, probably received part of his education at Cambridge, as he terms that university his 'dearest mother.' He styled himself professor of the art of memory by public authority in the University of Cambridge. Afterwards he taught his art in London at the Green Dragon, against St. Antholin's Church...
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Migration of the Hertson family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Hertsons to arrive on North American shores: Sarah Herson, who sailed to New York in 1820.