Householder History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Householder is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a person employed "at the house"; in most cases, this was a religious house or convent. The surname Householder is derived from the Old English word hus, which means house. In some cases, the name Householder may be a form of the surname Howes. It is thought to have been an occupational name for a person employed "at the house"; in most cases, this was a religious house or convent. [1] Early Origins of the Householder familyThe surname Householder was first found in Oxfordshire where Simon Hus was listed at Eynsham in 1226. [2] The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 included: Geoffrey de la House, Huntingdonshire; William de la House, Huntingdonshire; and Richard de la Huse, Buckinghamshire. [3] In Somerset, the first record there was Jacob Huse, 1 Edward III (during the first year of the reign of Edward III.) [4] In Cheshire, Walter del Hus was listed in the Assize Rolls for 1289 and in Kent, William atte House was found in the Feet of Fines for 1331. Much later, Nicholas Howse and Robert Howes were listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Suffolk in 1524. [2] "House is a very common name in the Bridgewater district [of Somerset]. Howse is the Wiltshire form of the name, and reference to its origin will be found under that county." [5] Early History of the Householder familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Householder research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1603, 1607, 1610, 1611, 1631, 1632, 1644, 1650, 1659 and 1718 are included under the topic Early Householder History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Householder Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Householder are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Householder include House, Howse, Howes, Hoose, Hows, Houser, Hooser and others. Early Notables of the Householder familyDistinguished members of the family include Edmund Howes (fl. 1607-1631), English chronicler who lived in London, and designated himself 'gentleman.' "Howes's first edition of Stow's 'Abridgement, or Summarie of the English Chronicle,' appeared in 1607. A dedication to Sir Henry Rowe, the lord mayor, a few notices of 'sundry memorable antiquities,' and a continuation of `maters forrein and domesticall' between 1603 and 1607, constitute Howes's contributions. In 1611 Howes issued another edition of the same work, with a further continuation... Householder RankingIn the United States, the name Householder is the 9,440th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [6]
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Householder or a variant listed above: Householder Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Householder Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Householder Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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