Hartung History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Hartung arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Hartung comes from the Old French name Hardouin, a traditional baptismal name which meant Hardwinnus. As the naming tradition grew in Europe baptismal names began to be introduced in many countries. Baptismal names were sometimes given in honor of Christian saints and other biblical figures. There are very few Christian countries in Europe that did not adopt surnames from these religious figures. Early Origins of the Hartung familyThe surname Hartung was first found in Cambridgeshire, where they held a family seat from the 12th century. Early History of the Hartung familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hartung research. Another 40 words (3 lines of text) covering the year 1273 is included under the topic Early Hartung History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hartung Spelling VariationsEndless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Hardwin, Hardwen, Hadwin, Hadwen, Hadwine and many more. Early Notables of the Hartung familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hartung Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hartung RankingIn the United States, the name Hartung is the 6,645th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Hartung or a variant listed above: Hartung Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hartung Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hartung Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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