Hunthank History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Scotland

Early Origins of the Hunthank family

The surname Hunthank was first found in Cumberland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, before and after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Hunthank family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hunthank research. Another 128 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1067, 1296, 1462 and 1477 are included under the topic Early Hunthank History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hunthank Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Unthank, Unthanke and others.

Early Notables of the Hunthank family

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Hunthank migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hunthank Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

William Hunthank, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749

The Hunthank 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: Esto semper fidelis
Motto Translation: Be ever faithful.