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Rundell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

Rundell is a name that was carried to England in the great wave of migration from Normandy following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Rundell family lived in Kent, at the Manor of Rundale, from whence their name is derived. "Randall, formerly called Roundall and Rundale, is a manor in this parish, which, though at present of little repute, was anciently of some note, as being one of the seats of the noble family of Cobham, where they are Baid to have resided before they removed to Cobham Hall." 1

"In the XIII. century, John de Cobham gave Rundale to his second son Henry, and his descendants were variously written Roundale, Rundel, Roundall, and Rundella, and so lately as 8 Henry VI. the then proprietor of the estate was styled Lord Thomas de Cobham, alias Rundella, Knight." 1 While many of the family emigrated to England, not all did. Lucas, Geoffry and John Roondel were listed in Normandy (1180-1195) and later Stephen Roundel, Geoffry, Hugh and Lucas Roondel were listed there in 1198. 2

Early Origins of the Rundell family

The surname Rundell was first found in Kent where they were a branch of the great Baronial family of Cobham, seated as Lords of the Manor of Roundell in the parish of Shorne. In the 13th century John Cobham gave the Manor of Rundale to his second son. He was styled Lord Thomas de Cobham, alias Roundell, Knight. From this scion many branches descended, many with different spellings of the name Roundell, into the counties of Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. 1

"The Roundells of Screven, in Yorkshire, have possessed Screven ever since the early part of the XV. century, the first recorded progenitor being John Roundel, of that place, 3. Henry VI. [(during the third year of the reign of Henry VI)]" 3

Much farther to the south in the parish of Mabe, Cornwall, "Spargo in this parish, is said by Norden to have been a seat of the Randolls or Rundles; but in this opinion he is supposed to have been misinformed, as their seat was at Trewoon, which is now a farm house, although Spargo is acknowledged to have been their property." 4

Early History of the Rundell family

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Rundell Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Rundell include Roundle, Roundall, Roundell, Roundill, Roundale and many more.

Early Notables of the Rundell family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was John Roundell of Screven living temp. Henry VI, generally understood to be the progenitor the Gledstone branch. His grandson Marmaduke Roundell married Jane Lowe in 1558 and they bore a son William Roundell who died in 1582. His son, another William was juror at the presentment as the Castle...
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Rundell Ranking

In the United States, the name Rundell is the 8,436^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 5

Rundell migration to the United States +

In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Rundells to arrive on North American shores:

Rundell Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Josiah Rundell, who arrived in Mississippi in 1798 6

Rundell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

W M Rundell, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1850 6
C H Rundell, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1855 6
Harris Rundell, aged 45, who immigrated to the United States from Chester, in 1892
Erik Rundell, aged 55, who landed in America, in 1895
Mrs. Rundell, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States, in 1896
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Rundell Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

William Rundell, aged 39, who immigrated to America from Cornwall, in 1906
Charles C. Rundell, aged 41, who landed in America from Southwoodford, England, in 1907
Mrs. James C. Rundell, aged 35, who settled in America, in 1908
James Rundell, aged 49, who landed in America, in 1910
John Rundell, aged 19, who settled in America from Larkhall, Scotland, in 1911
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Rundell migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rundell Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Charles Rundell U.E. who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harbour, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 7
Mr. Simthy Rundell U.E. who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harbour, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 7

Rundell Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Bridget Rundell, aged 33, who immigrated to St. John's, Newfoundland, in 1918

Rundell migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Rundell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Daniel Rundell, a blacksmith, who arrived in Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) sometime between 1825 and 1832
Mr. Samuel Rundell, (b. 1850), aged 29, Cornish labourer travelling aboard the ship "Nineveh" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 9th July 1879 8
Mrs. Sarah Rundell, (b. 1854), aged 25, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Nineveh" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 9th July 1879 8
Mr. Sydney Rundell, (b. 1877), aged 2, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Nineveh" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 9th July 1879 8
Miss Rundell, (b. 1879), aged Infant, Cornish settler born aboard the ship "Nineveh" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 9th July 1879 8

Rundell Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Mr. William Rundell, (b. 1886), aged 26, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Marathon" arriving in Queensland, Australia on 5th December 1912 9

Rundell migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Rundell Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. David Rundell, (b. 1850), aged 28, Cornish farm labourer departing on 11th October 1878 aboard the ship "Piako" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 5th March 1879 10
Mr. Eddy Rundell, (b. 1874), aged 4, Cornish settler departing on 11th October 1878 aboard the ship "Piako" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 5th March 1879 10
Miss Emma Rundell, (b. 1856), aged 22, Cornish settler departing on 11th October 1878 aboard the ship "Piako" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 5th March 1879 10
Mrs. Grace L. Rundell, (b. 1851), aged 27, Cornish settler departing on 11th October 1878 aboard the ship "Piako" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 5th March 1879 10
Miss Hannah Rundell, (b. 1876), aged 2, Cornish settler departing on 11th October 1878 aboard the ship "Piako" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 5th March 1879 10
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Contemporary Notables of the name Rundell (post 1700) +

Maria Rundell (1745-1828), née Ketelby, an English writer on cookery, only child of Abel Johnstone Ketelby of Ludlow, Shropshire, author of ‘A New System of Domestic Cookery’ in 1805, which had between five to ten thousand copies printed yearly; upon her request, she received no payment or royalties
Joel Rundell (1965-1990), American guitarist, one of the four original members of the rock band Better Than Ezra
F. Dean Rundell, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Tioga County Democratic Party, 1936 11
Edmund Rundell, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Tioga County, 1940 11
Clarence Paul Rundell, American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Frontera, 1919-20 11
A. E. Rundell, American politician, Member of South Dakota State House of Representatives 6th District, 1891-92 11
Thomas Rundell, English partner of the eminent firm of Rundell & Bridges, silversmiths and jewellers, long established on Ludgate Hill, London, supplier of snuff-boxes to royalty, husband of Mary Rundell
Philip Rundell (1746-1827), English silversmith

The Rundell Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Tenax propositi
Motto Translation: Firm of purpose.

Citations +

Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 19). Emigrants to Australia NSW 1860 -88 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/nsw_passenger_lists_1860_88.pdf
Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retreived 3rd May 2018). Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/emigration_australia_queensland.pdf
Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 30). Emigrants to Lyttelton 1858-84 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/new_zealand_assisted.pdf
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html