Weyman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Weyman is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Wigmund, meaning man of war. 1 Early Origins of the Weyman familyThe surname Weyman was first found in Sussex but "Wymond and Wymund occurred as surnames in Oxfordshire, Bucks, Gloucestershire, and Norfolk during the 13th century." 2 Early History of the Weyman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weyman research. Another 274 words (20 lines of text) covering the year 1520 is included under the topic Early Weyman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Weyman Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Weyman include Wyman, Wyeman and others. Early Notables of the Weyman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Weyman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Weyman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Weyman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Weyman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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