The ancestry of the name Homane can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon
tribes of Britain. It is a name for a person who worked as a servant for Hugh.
Early Origins of the Homane family
The surname Homane was first found in Huntingdonshire, where they held a family seat
from very early times.
Early History of the Homane family
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Homane Spelling Variations
Homane has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred
years, spelling variations
in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Homane have been found, including Homan, Homans, Howman, Hoeman, Hownam and others.
Early Notables of the Homane family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Homane family to Ireland
Some of the Homane family moved to Ireland
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Migration of the Homane family to the New World and Oceana
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England
, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Homanes to arrive on North American shores: William Hoeman, who sailed to Massachusetts with his family in 1635. Among the other family members who followed this first settler were: John Howman, who sailed to Virginia in 1637.
The Homane Motto
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: Labile quod opportunum
Motto Translation: That which is opportune is quickly gone, or opportunity soon slips by.
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