Hoply History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Hoply

What does the name Hoply mean?

The origins of the Hoply name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in the settlement of Hopley's Green in the parish of Almeley in Herefordshire, or in some now-lost place called Hopley in Cheshire. The surname Hoply belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Hoply family

The surname Hoply was first found in Herefordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Hoply family

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Hoply 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 Hoply were recorded, including Hopley, Hoply, Hopely and others.

Early Notables of the Hoply family

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Migration of the Hoply family

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 Hoply family emigrate to North America: George Hopley, who sailed to Nevis in 1659; and John Hopley to Philadelphia in 1866.