Earne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Earne

What does the name Earne mean?

The ancient roots of the Earne family are found in the German state of Bavaria. Earne was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria, where they have been associated with the tribal conflicts of the area since ancient times.

Early Origins of the Earne family

The surname Earne was first found in Bavaria, where the name Ehrne was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Earne family

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Earne Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Earne include Ehrne, Ehrn, Ehrnne, Ehrnn, Eyrne, Eyrnne, Earne, Earnne, Ern and many more.

Early Notables of the Earne family

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Earne migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Earne Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

William Earne, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "John Munn" in 1849 1

Sources +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) JOHN MUNN 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849JohnMunnPassengers.htm