Guntel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Guntel surname is derived from the Norman personal name Gunter, which came in turn from the Old French Gontier.

Early Origins of the Guntel family

The surname Guntel was first found in Breconshire (Welsh: Sir Frycheiniog), a traditional county in southern Wales, which takes its name from the Welsh kingdom of Brycheiniog (5th-10th centuries), where they held a family seat on the Welsh border. The Celtic resistance north and south along the border of Wales and England was considerably increased after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Normans met more resistance from the Welsh than in the rest of England. The Welsh fought from behind their hills and mountains and tenaciously held their ground. Finally, Edward 1st, to placate this founding nation, conferred the principality of Wales upon his eldest son, who became Edward II. This brought Wales into England as an equal while the King was alive, and integral part of the royal title when on the throne. Edward III confirmed and all Princes of Wales were presented to the Welsh people at Caernarvon Castle. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Welsh surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Guntel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Guntel research. Another 182 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1076, 1084, 1135, 1141, 1205, 1214, 1406, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1559, 1562, 1581, 1600, 1603, 1604 and 1626 are included under the topic Early Guntel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Guntel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gunter, Gunther, Gonton, Guynton, Goynton, Guynter, Gounter, Gaunter, Gawnter, Guntier, Guntar, Gonton, Gunbert and many more.

Early Notables of the Guntel family

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Guntel migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Guntel Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Anastasia Guntel, who arrived in Canada in 1905