Hooson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The ancestors of the Hooson family come from the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada. Their surname comes from the "son of little Hugh."

Early Origins of the Hooson family

The surname Hooson was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, on the Isle of Bute, from ancient times where they were descended from the MacDonalds of Sleat.

Early History of the Hooson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hooson research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1613, 1648, 1662, 1680, 1739 and 1774 are included under the topic Early Hooson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hooson Spelling Variations

Medieval spelling was at best an intuitive process, and translation between Gaelic and English was no more effective. These factors caused an enormous number of spelling variations in Dalriadan names. In fact, it was not uncommon to see a father and son who spelled their name differently. Over the years, Hooson has been spelled Hewison, Heweson, Howeson, Howeston, Howstoun, Huison and many more.

Early Notables of the Hooson family

Notable amongst the Clan from early times was Reverend King Hewison; William Hewson (1739-1774) was an 18th Century surgeon, anatomist and physiologist who has sometimes been referred to as the...
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Migration of the Hooson family to Ireland

Some of the Hooson 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 Hooson family

Settlers from Scotland put down roots in communities all along the east coast of North America. Some moved north from the American colonies to Canada as United Empire Loyalists during the American War of Independence. As Clan societies and highland games started in North America in the 20th century many Scots rediscovered parts of their heritage. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Hooson were among those contributors: William Hewison who settled in Georgia in 1775.

Contemporary Notables of the name Hooson (post 1700) +

Paul Hooson, Welsh Chairman of Brickfield Rangers F.C., a Welsh football club based in Wrexham
Edward Hooson (1825-1869), English chartist, co-operator, and a wire drawer from Halifax, Yorkshire
Tom Ellis Hooson (1933-1985), Welsh Conservative Party politician, Member of Parliament for Brecon and Radnorshire (1979-1985)
Isaac Daniel "I.D." Hooson (1880-1948), Welsh solicitor and poet, born in Rhosllannerchrugog, Wrexham, Wales
Hugh Emlyn Hooson QC (1925-2012), Baron Hooson, a Welsh Liberal and then Liberal Democrat politician, Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire (1962-1979)