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  • Distribution of Hanson Families in England and Wales in 1891

Origin of Hanson Total Records: 4  Origin of Hanson, Meaning of Hanson Origin: Well, in my family, this surname was changed from Jahansen (or Johanson) to Johnson when he came here as an immigrant. A large number of Johnsons I have run across have a similar story to tell. Surnames: Johansen, Johanson, Johnson Submitted by: Mary-Ann Johnson Origin of Hanson, Meaning of Hanson Origin: The Hanson family is remarkable for having received grants of arms both in England and in Sweden, and was one of the most notable of the early families of Maryland. Its ancestral history may be traced to the middle of the thirteenth century, and the origin of the family was Norman. The English arms are: Or, a chevron counter-componed, argent and azure, between three martlets sable. Crest: On a helm, a chapeau argent, lined argent, a martlet, volant, sable, mantled gules, double argent. Motto: Sola virtus invicta. Quite similar are the Swedish arms: Azure, a cross beton?e, cantoned by four fleur-de-lis, argent. Crest: A martlet proper. Motto: Sola virtus invicta. The connection between the Hanson family in England and the Hanson family in Maryland was maintained until the revolution. Surnames: Hanson Submitted by: History of West Virginia Origin of Hanson, Meaning of Hanson Origin: Danes and Norwegians characteristically followed a patronymic style of surnames. The form most used was "-sen." This is homologous to the "-son" form used in England and Sweden for the surname "Hanson." Surnames: Hansen, Hanson Submitted by: C L Hansen Origin of Hanson, Meaning of Hanson Origin: also came from terms such as Hans' son, referring to someone named Hans' son. Surnames: Hanson Submitted by: Heather 11/9/2009 9:19 AM Page 1 of 1

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