Show ContentsBonnammey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Bonnammey is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was a name for someone who was a loyal person. The surname Bonnammey is derived from the Old French phrase bon ami, which literally means good friend.

Early Origins of the Bonnammey family

The surname Bonnammey was first found in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bonnammey family

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Bonnammey Spelling Variations

Bonnammey has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Bonnammey have been found, including Bonamy, Bonami, Bonamie, Bonamee, Bonammy and others.

Early Notables of the Bonnammey family

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Migration of the Bonnammey family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Bonnammeys to arrive on North American shores: a number of settlers who arrived in the New World by the 19th century.



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