Gonthie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Early Origins of the Gonthie family

The surname Gonthie was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France, where this respectable family has held a family seat since the early ages.

Early History of the Gonthie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gonthie research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1410, 1549, 1604, 1614, 1620, 1668, 1693 and 1729 are included under the topic Early Gonthie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gonthie Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gonthier, Gonthiers, Gonthiait, Gonthiaits, Gonthiay, Gonthiaie, Gonthiaies, Gonthiai, Gonthiais, Gonthiez, Gontier, Gontiers, Gontiait, Gontiay, Gontiaie, Gontiai, Gontiez, de Gonthier, du Gonthier and many more.

Early Notables of the Gonthie family

Notable amongst the family at this time was

Palamède Gonthier, Treasurer of France, Secretary of the King's Chamber and High Commands, Civil Clerk, Criminal Clerk of the Parliament of Dijon in 1549

Migration of the Gonthie family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Conrad Gontler settled in Philadelphia in 1748.

The Gonthie 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: Amour sans crainte
Motto Translation: Love without fear