HAVENS
Havens
Origin and Meaning Havens is an English surname with Anglo-Saxon origins. The name is derived from the Old English word "hæfen," which means a safe harbor. This suggests that the surname may have initially been used to denote someone who lived near a safe harbour or a sheltered place.
Distribution and History The Havens surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most instances concentrated in southern England. The name has historical connections to regions with coastal access, such as coastal counties and port cities.
Notable Individuals
- Benjamin D. Havens (1780–1821): An American merchant and politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly.
- Frank Havens (1886–1959): An American sprint canoer who won two Olympic gold medals in the 1924 Paris Olympics.
- Emily Haven Oakey (1850–1908): An English painter known for her landscape and floral artworks.
Variant Spellings Variant spellings of the surname include Haven, Havenes, and Havene.
Coat of Arms The Havens family crest features a design representing strength, protection, and navigation, typically featuring elements such as anchors, ships, or waves.
There are approximately 179 people named Havens in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Havens.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Ashley
- Barry
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Simon
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Helen
- Joanne
- Josephine
- June
- Kathleen
- Kerrie
- Laura
- Lisa
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan