Hipwells Surname History

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England

Etymology of Hipwells

What does the name Hipwells mean?

The origins of the Hipwells name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in the village of Hipswell, a chapelry of Catterick in the North Riding of Yorkshire.

Early Origins of the Hipwells family

The surname Hipwells was first found in the North Riding of Yorkshire, where evidence suggests they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest.

Early History of the Hipwells family

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Hipwells Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Hipwells were recorded, including Hipwell, Hypwell, Hippwell, Hipewell, Hipwells and many more.

Early Notables of the Hipwells family

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Hipwells migration to the United States +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Hipwells family emigrate to North America:

Hipwells Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Benjamin Hipwells who arrived in Maryland in 1776