Origin of the surname Emes

This interesting surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, and is a patronymic form (son of) of the Middle English "eme", itself coming from the Olde English pre 7th Century "eam" meaning "uncle". It is presumed that the nickname "Uncle" was originally given to a man who played a paternal role to a young niece or nephew following the death of the father, or otherwise, used as a term of endearment for a benevolent older man. The surname is first recorded in the latter half of the 13th Century (see below), and another early recordings was of one John Eame, who appeared in the 1280 Records of St.

Bartholomew's Hospital, London. An initial "h" is prefixed to the name in the early 16th Century; for example, Robert Heme of Suffolk. This "h" is still retained in modern spellings of the name; such as in Heam(s) and Heme(s). A William Eames is recorded in the Register of the Abbey of Whitby, Yorkshire, in 1340. An interesting namebearer, recorded in the "Dictionary of National Biography", was John Eames (died 1744), F.R.S., a friend of Sir Isaac Newton, who edited Isaac Watt's "Knowledge of the Heavens and Earth made Easy", in 1726. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Andrew le Em, which was dated 1274, in the "Hundred Rolls of Norfolk", during the reign of King Edward 1, known as "The Hammer of the Scots" 1272 - 1307. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

The surname Emes. Genealogy, origin, history, meaning, and significance

The origin, the coat of arms or the different heraldic shields, and the bibliography in which the surname emes is mentioned are part of this exciting investigation. Adhering to what we know about the way surnames originated, it is possible to offer a realistic explanation of the origins of emes.

The surname Emes around the world

The list of countries with a higher presence of people with the surname emes provides us with a perspective on the history of the surname, beyond its origins, focusing on its migrations.

History of Emes

For those like you, who are interested in the history hidden behind the surname emes, it is essential to find all kinds of information, both direct and tangential, that helps to construct a solid narrative of how the birth and expansion of emes developed. In the following lines, you will find everything we have been able to gather about the surname emes.

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Notable Figures Named Emes

Sadly, not all the contributions of those who bore the surname emes were recorded by the chroniclers of the time. If you or someone you know bears the surname emes, you could potentially build illustrious lineages through your efforts and virtues. It is our desire to highlight in this section those individuals with the surname emes who, for various reasons, have left their mark on the course of history.

The surname Emes and its bibliographic sources

The origin, history, coat of arms or different coats of arms, and the heraldry of emes are recorded in a wide variety of sources and documents that are essential to know for better compilation. Accessing the archives of the town or towns where your ancestors were born and lived is, of course, a good way to trace the origins of emes.

SOURCES

These sources are essential for initiating the understanding of emes, and at the same time, of surnames in general.

Origin of Emes