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![Show Contents]() Bonte History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Bonte familyThe surname Bonte 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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 Bonte familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bonte research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1587, 1618, 1625, 1646, 1651, 1657 and 1809 are included under the topic Early Bonte History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bonte Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bont, Bondt, Bond, Bonde, Bonte, Bontebal, Bontekoe, Bontemantel, Bontemps, Bonterard and many more. Early Notables of the Bonte familyFrom this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included - Willem Ysbrandtszoon Bontekoe (1587-1657), a skipper in the Dutch East India Company (VOC), made only one voyage for the company (1618-1625), became widely known because of the journal of his adventur...
Bonte RankingIn France, the name Bonte is the 1,506th most popular surname with an estimated 3,897 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Bonte familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.
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- Michel Louis Joseph Bonté, Baron de St Goazec, French Divisional General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 2
- Jacques Bonté, French President of firms in Lyz-lèz-Lannoy, France
- André Julien Bonté, French engineer in Chelles, France
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