Hoye History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Death and immigration greatly reduced Ireland's population in the 19th century. For the native Irish people poverty, hunger, and racial prejudice was common. Therefore, thousands left their homeland to seek opportunity in North America. Those who survived the journey and the quarantine camps to which they arrived, were instrumental towards building the strong developing nations of the United States and the future Canada. By far, the largest influx of Irish settlers occurred with Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s. These were employed as construction or factory workers. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has shown early immigrants bearing the name Hoye:

Hoye Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Michael Hoye, aged 25, who landed in New York in 1812 2
• Patrick Hoye, who arrived in New York, NY in 1815 2

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hoye Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Corns Hoye, aged 20, who arrived in Canada in 1812

Hoye Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mary Ann G. Hoye, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Posthumous" in 1849 3
• Maria Hoye, aged 21, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Thomas Arbuthnot"

• Daniel O. "Dan" Hoye, American politician, Los Angeles City Controller (1937–1961)
• Rico Hoye (b. 1974), American professional heavyweight boxer
• James Patrick Hoye (b. 1971), American Major League Baseball umpire
• Fred J. Hoye, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan 15th District, 1932 4
• John Hoye (b. 1957), British actor and bass guitarist