Sperlin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

• Origins Available:
• England
• Ireland

Etymology of Sperlin

The Sperlin name is an important part of the history of the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Sperlin is derived from the baptismal name for the son of Spirling, which was an ancient Old English personal name. After the Norman Conquest, the Old English naming system gradually dissolved. Old English names became less common and were replaced by popular continental European names. The earliest surnames in England were found shortly after the Norman Conquest and are of Norman French rather than native English origins.

Early Origins of the Sperlin family

Early History of the Sperlin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sperlin research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1809 and 1834 are included under the topic Early Sperlin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Sperlin 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 Sperlin were recorded, including Sparling, Sparlin, Sperling, Spurling, Spearling and others.

Early Notables of the Sperlin family

• Sperling of Hertfordshire

Migration of the Sperlin family to Ireland

Some of the Sperlin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Sperlin 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 Sperlin family emigrate to North America: Thomas Sparlin settled in Barbados in 1635; Andreas Sperling settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1767; Peter Sperling, with his wife, three sons, and three daughters, landed in America in 1709.