Honeyball is a name that dates far back into the mists of early British history to the days of the Anglo-Saxon
tribes. It is derived from the female personal name Anabel,
which was originally derived from the Latin word amablis,
which means lovable.
Early Origins of the Honeyball family
The surname Honeyball was first found in Norfolk
, where the Honeyball family held a family seat
from ancient times. The name was first documented in census rolls taken by the early rules of Britain in order to determine the rate of taxation.
Early History of the Honeyball family
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Honeyball Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred
years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon
surnames like Honeyball are characterized by many spelling variations
. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Honeyball include: Annabell, Anabell, Anebelle, Annabal, Annable, Anable, Amable, Amabilis, Annible, Hunnable, Hannibal, Honeyball, Honeybell and many more.
Early Notables of the Honeyball family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Honeyball family to the New World and Oceana
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Honeyball or a variant listed above:
Honeyball Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- T. Honeyball, aged 37, who arrived in America, in 1896
- W. Honeyball, aged 7, who arrived in America, in 1896
Contemporary Notables of the name Honeyball (post 1700)
- Nettie Honeyball, English footballer, founder of the British Ladies Football Club and one of their players in 1895
- Mary Honeyball (b. 1952), British politician, Member of the European Parliament for London (2000-)
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