Wend History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Wend familyThe surname Wend was first found in Suffolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1275 when Henry Wentheld estates in that county. Early History of the Wend familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wend research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1279, 1368, 1379, 1455, 1487, 1499, 1500, 1541, 1560, 1614, 1638, 1660 and 1673 are included under the topic Early Wend History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wend Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Went, Whent, Wend, Whend, Wente, Wende, Whenty, Whendy, Wendy, Wentt and many more. Early Notables of the Wend familyDistinguished members of the family include
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Wend Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Wend Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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