Lynde History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany
Scotland

The Lynde surname comes from an Upper German word "lind," which meant "tender" or "gentle hearted." In some instances, especially in Saxony, the surname evolved from the personal name Lindemuth. In general, the similar phonetic name Linde comes from "Linden," which was a type of tree.

Early Origins of the Lynde family

The surname Lynde was first found in Prussia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Chronicles first mention Hainrich der Lind in Constance in 1254.

Early History of the Lynde family

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Lynde Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lind, Lynd, Lint, Lynt and others.

Early Notables of the Lynde family

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Lynde were Anton Franz Hermann Lindt, a general in the Saxon army, who was ennobled in 1780. He was born in Frankfurt a.M. but moved with the family to Dresden. In 1784 he became general-inspector of the infantry, and in 1799 General of...
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Lynde Ranking

In the United States, the name Lynde is the 16,445^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Lynde migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lynde Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Henry Lynde, from Dunstable, who landed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1634 aboard the ship "Griffin", bound for Charlestown.
Thomas Lynde, from Dunstable, who landed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1634 aboard the ship "Griffin", bound for Charlestown.
Mrs. Margaret Lynde, from Dunstable, who landed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1634 aboard the ship "Griffin", bound for Charlestown. 2
Thomas Lynde, Jr., from Dunstable, who landed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1634 aboard the ship "Griffin", bound for Charlestown. 2
Thomas Lynde, who arrived in Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1645 2
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Lynde Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

J B Lynde, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1850 2

Lynde migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lynde Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Asa Lynde, who landed in Canada in 1841

Contemporary Notables of the name Lynde (post 1700) +

Charles W. Lynde (1790-1860), American lawyer and politician, New York State Senator (1831-1834)
William Pitt Lynde (1817-1885), American lawyer and politician from Wisconsin, Mayor of Milwaukee (1860-1861), Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin (1848-1849)
Stan Lynde (b. 1931), American comic artist, painter and novelist
Paul Edward Lynde (1926-1982), American comedian and actor, best known for his roles as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched
Dorothea Lynde Dix (1802-1887), American activist on behalf of the indigent insane
Roy Lynde Fernald (b. 1901), American politician, Member of Maine State House of Representatives from Waldo County (4th), 1931-32; Delegate to Republican National Convention from Maine, 1932
John Lynde Greene (1806-1879), American politician, Member of Ohio State House of Representatives, 1855; Mayor of Fremont, Ohio, 1859; Common Pleas Court Judge in Ohio, 1861-64 3

The Lynde 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: Sub manu solius dei
Motto Translation: Under the hand of the kingdom of God.

Citations +

"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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html