Baentinck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Baentinck family

The surname Baentinck was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Overyssel, a province of Holland bordering Drenthe, Gelderland and Zutphen. The capital is Zwolle although Enschede is the largest town. Other towns to the south include Deventer, Hengelo, Kampen (noted for its fine town hall) and Almelo.

The ancient family were the Counts Aldenburg Bentinck since 1732 but were a noble medieval family. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Baentinck family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baentinck research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1649, 1670, 1688 and 1709 are included under the topic Early Baentinck History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Baentinck Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bentinck, Bentick, Bentik, Bentink and others.

Early Notables of the Baentinck family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Sir William Cavendish-Bentinck, 6th Duke of Portland, Marquis of Titchfield, Earl of Portland, Viscount Woodstock and Baron Cirencester and Bolsover, Knight of St. John of Jerusalem. William Bentinck first Earl of Portland (1649-1709), is generally stated to have been born in 1649, but the Dutch historian, Groen van Prinsterer, dates his birth four years earlier. "He was of a noble family, the son of Henry Bentinck, of Diepenheim, in Overyssel, and the nephew of a general officer in the...
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Migration of the Baentinck family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: T. Bentinck, who arrived in Boston in 1823; Harry W. Bentick, who came to Galveston, TX in 1840; and John Bittick, who came to California in 1872.

The Baentinck 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: Craignez honte
Motto Translation: Fear shame.