Hié History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Hié

What does the name Hié mean?

The name Hié is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a tall or distinguished person. A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, physical stature, habits, or character.

Early Origins of the Hié family

The surname Hié was first found in Buckinghamshire, where they held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Hié family

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Hié 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 Hié have been found, including High, Hye, Hyee, Heye, Highe and others.

Early Notables of the Hié family

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Migration of the Hié 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 powerful new nations. Among early immigrants of the Hié surname to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: Archibald High, who came to Maryland in 1670; John High, a bonded passenger sent to America in 1772; Lawrence High, who came to Philadelphia in 1769; Mary Heigh, who settled in Maryland in 1663.