| ![Show Contents]() Whitehorne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of WhitehorneWhat does the name Whitehorne mean? The name Whitehorne is "clearly a nickname, perhaps one with a splendid trumpet or drinking-horn (from the Old English word hwit, meaning ‘white, fair, splendid’ and horn) 1 Early Origins of the Whitehorne familyThe surname Whitehorne was first found in Suffolk where Martin Withorn held estates in 1275. Later, Thomas Whithorn was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327. 1 Early History of the Whitehorne familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Whitehorne research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1541, 1543, 1559, 1563, 1565, 1571, 1577 and 1590 are included under the topic Early Whitehorne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Whitehorne Spelling VariationsThe 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. Whitehorne has been spelled many different ways, including Whitehorn, Withorn, Witehorne, Whithorn, Whithorne, Withorne, Whythorne and many more. Early Notables of the Whitehorne family- George Whitehorne (died 1565) English cleric, Minor Canon and Priest-Vicar of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle 1541 to 1565 and Canon of Windsor from 1559 to 1565
- Peter Whitehorne or Whithorne (fl. 1543-1563), was an English military writer, described on the title-pages of his books, first as student and then as 'fellow' of Gray's Inn. However, "his name does n...
Migration of the Whitehorne familyThousands 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 Whitehornes to arrive in North America: Arunges Whithorne settled in Virginia in 1653; Elizabeth Whithorn settled in New York in 1803.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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