Hyndmerd History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of HyndmerdWhat does the name Hyndmerd mean? The name Hyndmerd is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in Intwood, a parish, in the union of Henstead, hundred of Humbleyard, east division of Norfolk. 1 2 The place name literally means "dweller at the Inn-Wood [Middle English in, a lodging, dwelling; Old English inn, a house + Middle English mode, Old English wudu, a wood] " 3 4 Early Origins of the Hyndmerd familyThe surname Hyndmerd was first found in Norfolk but we must look to Somerset to find the first record of the family. For it is there that Adam Inwod, was listed 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 5 Again in Somerset, we found Thomas de Inwode recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327. 4 The Inward variant proves to be interesting. While the name are related as proven by a late entry of "Sarah Inward, daughter of Richard Inwood, died in 1685. Inward and Inwood have been confused." 4 This variant may have a different origin. First of all, the earliest record was that of Roger de Ynewrde in the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland in 1202 and secondly, this variant may originate in Inworth, Essex which dates back to 1206 when it was known as Inewrth. 6 How and when the names became interchangeable, we do not know. Early History of the Hyndmerd familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hyndmerd research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1771, 1798, 1819, 1821, 1822, 1832, 1835, 1840 and 1843 are included under the topic Early Hyndmerd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hyndmerd Spelling VariationsBefore 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 Hyndmerd were recorded, including Inwood, Intwood, Inward and others. Early Notables of the Hyndmerd familyNotables of this surname at this time include: William Inwood (1771?-1843), architect and surveyor, "born about 1771 at Caen Wood, Highgate, where his father, Daniel Inwood, was bailiff to Lord Mansfield. He was brought up as an architect and surveyor, and became steward to Lord Colchester and practised as a surveyor. He designed numerous mansions, villas, barracks, warehouses, &c. In 1821 he planned the new galleries for St. John's Church, Westminster, and in 1832-3 designed, with the assistance of his second son, Charles Frederick Inwood (see below), the new Westminster Hospital. His best-known work is... Migration of the Hyndmerd familyTo 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 Hyndmerd family emigrate to North America: James Inwood settled in Providence in 1779.
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