Show ContentsPantle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Pantle surname is derived from the Middle English/Old French word "panetier" and was an occupational name from the office of master-baker. "In the court of France the Pantier was an officer of high consideration; and in monasteries the Pantier was charged with the distribution of bread to the poor. " 1

Early Origins of the Pantle family

The surname Pantle was first found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Pantle family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pantle research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1373, 1470, 1471, 1519, 1524, 1545 and 1558 are included under the topic Early Pantle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pantle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Panter, Panther, Pantre, Pander, Pantry and others.

Early Notables of the Pantle family

Notable amongst the family at this time was Andrew Panter, Keeper of the King's Mint; Patrick Paniter (born c. 1470 - 1519) Scottish churchman and principal secretary to...
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Migration of the Pantle family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hannah, John, and William Pantry who settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1634; Elizabeth Panther settled in New England in 1738; George Panter settled in Maryland in 1741.



  1. Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.


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