Naybor History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

• Origins Available:
• England

Etymology of Naybor

The Naybor surname is derived from the Middle English word neighbor, which in turn comes from the Old English words "ne-ah," meaning "near," and "gebur," or "a dweller." As a name, Naybor most likely evolved from the term of address for someone living nearby. 1

Early Origins of the Naybor family

Early History of the Naybor family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Naybor research. Another 194 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1309, 1327, 1450, 1463, 1510, 1585, 1599, 1600, 1694, 1772 and 1779 are included under the topic Early Naybor History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Naybor Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Naybor has been spelled many different ways, including Neighbour, Naybor, Nabor, Naibor, Neibor, Naybore, Nabors, Naybors, Neighbor, Neybor, Neybour, Naybour, Naybore, Neighbore, Nerboro, Nerborough and many more.

Early Notables of the Naybor family

• the Naybors family of Hertfordshire

Migration of the Naybor family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Naybors to arrive in North America: James Neighbor, who arrived in Boston in 1659; and Joseph Neighbours, a bonded passenger sent to America in 1765.