Lante History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Lante

What does the name Lante mean?

The name Lante reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Lante family lived by or near a long ridge. The place-name is derived from the Old English word langet, which means a long strip of ground or a long ridge.

Early Origins of the Lante family

The surname Lante was first found in Northampton where they were granted the lands of Thorp Underwood by William the Conqueror for their assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. At the time of the taking of the Domesday Book in 1086, a census initiated by King William, the land of Thorp Underwood was held by Peterborough Abbey, the Chief Tenant.

Early History of the Lante family

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Lante Spelling Variations

Norman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Lant, Lante and others.

Early Notables of the Lante family

Lante of Northampton

Lante migration to Canada +

Many English families emigrated to North American colonies in order to escape the political chaos in Britain at this time. Unfortunately, many English families made the trip to the New World under extremely harsh conditions. Overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the stormy Atlantic. Despite these hardships, many of the families prospered and went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the United States and Canada. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the name Lante or a variant listed above:

Lante Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Conrad Lante, who was on record in the census of Ontario, Canada of 1871