| ![Show Contents]() Heppenstall History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Heppenstall is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in the township of Heptonstall, which was in the parish of Halifax in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The surname Heppenstall belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. The Battle of Heptonstall in 1643 at Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall during the English civil war was a Royalist victory over the Parliamentarians. Early Origins of the Heppenstall familyThe surname Heppenstall was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Heppenstall familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Heppenstall research. Another 237 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1296, 1500, 1558, 1668, 1797 and 1859 are included under the topic Early Heppenstall History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Heppenstall Spelling VariationsBefore 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 Heppenstall were recorded, including Hepenstal, Heponstall, Heptonstall, Hepponstall, Heptinstall, Hepinstall, Heppenstal and many more. Early Notables of the Heppenstall familyMore information is included under the topic Early Heppenstall Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Heppenstall family to Ireland
Some of the Heppenstall family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 67 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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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 Heppenstall family emigrate to North America:
Heppenstall Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Samuel Heppenstall, aged 26, who landed in America, in 1896
Heppenstall Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Tom Heppenstall, aged 25, who settled in America from Leeds, in 1906
- George Heppenstall, aged 66, who settled in America from Batley, England, in 1910
- Henry Heppenstall, aged 63, who immigrated to the United States from Rotherham, England, in 1910
- Sadie Heppenstall, aged 44, who settled in America, in 1912
- John George Heppenstall, aged 22, who immigrated to America from Fishburn, England, in 1913
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Heppenstall (post 1700) | + |
- Edward E. Heppenstall (1901-1994), English Bible scholar and theologian
- John Rayner Heppenstall (1911-1981), British novelist, poet, diarist, and a BBC radio producer
- Astrid Heppenstall Heger, American Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the USC Keck School of Medicine and the founder and Executive Director of the Violence Intervention Program at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Virescrit vulnere virtus
Motto Translation: Her virtue flourishes by her wound.
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