Learning History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Learning

What does the name Learning mean?

The origins of the Learning name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in the village of Ernle, in the county of Sussex.

Early Origins of the Learning family

The surname Learning was first found in Sussex at West Wittering, a parish, in the union of West Hampnett, hundred of Manhood, rape of Chichester. "Wittering was the occasional residence of the bishops of Chichester from the thirteenth to the sixteenth century, when the episcopal palace, now called Cakeham Manor Place, became the property of the Ernley family; the ancient mansion has partly disappeared, and the remainder has been converted into a farmhouse." 1

Early History of the Learning family

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Learning 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 Learning were recorded, including Ernle, Earnley, Ernley, Earnlie, Earnleigh and others.

Early Notables of the Learning family

John Ernle, Esq.(died 1465), of Sidlesham, Sussex; John Ernle the Elder (born 1461), of Fosbury and Bishop's Cannings, Wiltshire; Sir John Ernle (1620-1697) was an English politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer of England (1676-1689); and...
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Migration of the Learning 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 Learning family emigrate to North America: Alexander Ernley arrived in Philadelphia in 1820.

Sources +

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.