| ![Show Contents]() Rantz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Rantz is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from Randolph of which it is a short form. The surname Rantz referred to the son of Randolph which belongs to the category of patronymic surnames. Early Origins of the Rantz familyThe surname Rantz was first found in Norfolk at Yelverton, a parish, in the union of Loddon and Clavering, hundred of Henstead. "The church [of Yelverton] is an ancient structure in the decorated and early English styles, with a square embattled tower, and contains several handsome monuments to the families of Rant, Playter and Day; and a Norman font. The sum of £27 per annum, arising from land purchased with a bequest by Mrs. Anne Rant in 1698, is divided between the rector and the poor, the latter of whom have also 4 acres that were allotted at the inclosure." 1 Early History of the Rantz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rantz research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1578, 1604, 1606, 1650, 1660 and 1671 are included under the topic Early Rantz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rantz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Rantz have been found, including Rand, Rande, Rynd, Rynde, Raynd, Raynde and others. Early Notables of the Rantz familyAnother 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Rantz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rantz familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Rantz, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : James Rand, who arrived in Plymouth in 1621 a year after the "Mayflower"; Francis Rand, who settled in New Hampshire in 1630; John Rand, who settled in Virginia in 1690.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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