| ![Show Contents]() Whitehorn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England Etymology of WhitehornWhat does the name Whitehorn mean? The name Whitehorn 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 Whitehorn familyThe surname Whitehorn 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 Whitehorn familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Whitehorn 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 Whitehorn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Whitehorn Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Whitehorn has been recorded under many different variations, including Whitehorn, Withorn, Witehorne, Whithorn, Whithorne, Withorne, Whythorne and many more. Early Notables of the Whitehorn familyDistinguished members of the family include - 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...
Whitehorn RankingIn the United States, the name Whitehorn is the 15,012nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2
| Whitehorn migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Whitehorn Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Daniel Whitehorn, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "The Stratheden" in 1850 3
- William Whitehorn, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "The Stratheden" in 1850 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Whitehorn (post 1700) | + |
- Jason Whitehorn (b. 1976), American worship music singer-songwriter
- Joseph A. Whitehorn, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly, 1917-18 (Kings County 21st District 1917, Kings County 14th District 1918); Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York, 1918 (3rd District), 1924 (10th District) 4
- David Whitehorn, American politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1936 4
- Katharine Elizabeth Whitehorn CBE (1928-2021), British journalist, columnist, author and radio presenter, the first woman to have a column in The Observer
- Will Whitehorn (b. 1960), Scottish former President of Virgin Galactic, current Chairman of the Transport Systems Catapult project
- Geoffrey Charles "Geoff" Whitehorn (b. 1951), British singer-songwriter, known for his work with If, Crawler and Procol Harum
- John Roland Whitehorn, Director General, Confederation of British Industry
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