Hentie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Ireland

Etymology of Hentie

The origins of the Hentie surname date back to the time of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It comes from an early member of the family who was a person with a mild temperment. The surname Hentie is derived from the Old English word hendy, which means courteous, kind, and gentle. This word was also often used as a personal name. A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character.

Early Origins of the Hentie family

Early History of the Hentie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hentie research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1198 and 1391 are included under the topic Early Hentie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hentie 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. Hentie has been spelled many different ways, including Hendy, Henday, Hendey, Hendley and others.

Early Notables of the Hentie family

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Migration of the Hentie family to Ireland

Some of the Hentie family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Hentie 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 Henties to arrive in North America: Richard Hendy settled in Barbados in 1679.