Find out how popular the first name Hyson has been for the last 1 years (from 2000 to 2000) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hyson by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Hyson is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2000, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hyson.

The history of the first name Hyson

The given name Hyson has its origins in the ancient Germanic language of Old English, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old English word "hyse," which means "noble" or "distinguished." The name was particularly popular among the Anglo-Saxon tribes that settled in what is now England after the fall of the Roman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hyson can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record compiled in the late 9th century. The chronicle mentions a nobleman named Hyson who played a prominent role in the battles against the Danish invaders during the reign of King Alfred the Great (849-899).

In the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity among the English nobility. One notable figure was Sir Hyson de Montfort (1233-1265), a leading member of the baronial opposition against King Henry III during the Second Barons' War. He was killed at the Battle of Evesham while fighting alongside Simon de Montfort, the leader of the rebellion.

During the Renaissance period, the name Hyson was occasionally used in literary works. In William Shakespeare's play "King Lear," one of the minor characters is a gentleman named Hyson who serves in the household of the Earl of Gloucester.

In the 17th century, Hyson Weston (1602-1677) was a prominent English entrepreneur and merchant who made his fortune in the East India trade. He was also a philanthropist and donated generously to educational institutions in his hometown of Bristol.

Another noteworthy figure was Hyson Cromwell (1657-1718), a distant relative of Oliver Cromwell and a respected military officer who served in the campaigns of the Duke of Marlborough during the War of the Spanish Succession.

In the 19th century, Hyson Bronte (1816-1855) was a British novelist and poet, best known for his semi-autobiographical novel "The Professor," which was published posthumously. Despite being overshadowed by his more famous sisters, Charlotte and Emily Bronte, Hyson's work is considered a significant contribution to English literature.

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