Hudspeth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Hudspeth family

The surname Hudspeth was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Hudspeth family

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Hudspeth Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hudspeth, Hochepied, Hochepiet, Hodepiet, Hodespiet, Huddespeth, Hudspethe, Hudseth, Hedgespeth, Hudgpeth, Hedgepeth, Huddeseth and many more.

Early Notables of the Hudspeth family

the Hudspeth family of Amsterdamn

Hudspeth Ranking

the United States, the name Hudspeth is the 4,777^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Hudspeth migration to the United States +

Hudspeth Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Wm Hudspeth, aged 25, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Olive Branch" in 1835 2
Mary Hudspeth, aged 22, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Olive Branch" in 1835 2
William Hudspeth, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1844 3
J C Hudspeth, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1851 3
J. C. Hudspeth, who settled in San Francisco in 1851
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Hudspeth Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Wm Hudspeth, aged 34, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saint Louis" in 1905 2
Marie Hudspeth, aged 36, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "New York" in 1910 2
Elsie Hudspeth, aged 24, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Philadelphia" in 1920 2

Hudspeth migration to Canada +

Hudspeth Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Robert Hudspeth, who settled in Ontario in 1871

Hudspeth migration to Australia +

Hudspeth Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mrs. Hudspeth, aged 30, British settler who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Tarawera" in 1895 4
Miss H. Hudspeth, aged 18, British settler who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Wakatipu" in 1895 4
Miss B. M. Hudspeth, aged 22, British settler who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Ophir" in 1897 4

Hudspeth Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Miss Hudspeth, aged 29, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Gadd Chas" in 1901 4
Mr. W. Hudspeth, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Orontes" in 1906 5
Miss E. Hudspeth, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Omrah" in 1909 5
Elizabeth Hudspeth, aged 22, British settler who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Medic" in 1909 4
Mrs. Hudspeth, aged 40, British settler who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Marella" in 1922 4
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Contemporary Notables of the name Hudspeth (post 1700) +

A. James Hudspeth (1945-2025), American academic, the F.M. Kirby Professor at Rockefeller University in New York City, director of the F.M. Kirby Center for Sensory Neuroscience, laboratory studied the physiological basis of hearing
Brad Hudspeth (b. 1989), American wheelchair rugby player he competed in 2024 Summer Paralympics
Charles Hudspeth (1918-1999), American civil rights leader from Texas
Cindy Lee Hudspeth (1958-1978), American student and final victim of the Hillside Stranglers
Harry Lee Hudspeth (1935-2024), American judge in the state of Texas
Mark Douglas Hudspeth (b. 1968), American football coach and former player
Robert Hudspeth (1894-1935), nicknamed "Highpockets", American league first baseman (1920-1932)
Tommy Joe Hudspeth (1931-2015), American and Canadian football coach and executive
Joe Mac Hudspeth Jr., Award winning American wildlife photographer
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Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Public records Victoria, retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://prov.vic.gov.au
National Archives of Australia retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au