Mandy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Mandy is a name that was carried to England in the great wave of migration from Normandy following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Mandy family lived in Derbyshire. The name, however, is a reference to the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Mundeyville, Normandy where they inhabited the Abbey of Fecamp. 1 2
Early Origins of the Mandy family
The surname Mandy was first found in Derbyshire where "the Mundys of Marheaton, who trace their pedigree to temp. Edward I., have a tradition of Norman descent, from a place called the abbey of Mondaye. " 3
The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 proved the scattered migration of the family by that time: Simon Moneday, Huntingdonshire; Simon Mundi, Cambridgeshire; and Henry Mundi, Cambridgeshire. 4 In Somerset, Edmund Moneday, was listed there temp. Edward III. 5
Further to the south in Cornwall, another branch of the family was found in the manor of Rialton in the hundred of Pyder. "In the days of Elizabeth, a previous compact having expired, Rialton, another manor, and the bailiffry of the hundred of Pyder, were leased out either to Richard Senhouse, or to Mr. Munday, the son of a Mr. Munday, who had previously acted as steward from the time of Henry VIII. It is certain that the Munday family continued from the reign of Elizabeth to be lessees under the crown until the year 1663, when the Mundays were succeeded by Sir Francis Godolphin." 6
Early History of the Mandy family
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Mandy Spelling Variations
Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Mandy include Mundy, Mondy, Monday, Munday, Mundie and others.
Early Notables of the Mandy family
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was William Mundy (c. 1529-1591), an English composer of sacred music; and his son, John Mundy (c. 1555-1630), English composer and organist; Anthony Munday...
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Migration of the Mandy family
In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Mandys to arrive on North American shores: Hugh and Henry Monday, who settled in New England in 1630; Elizabeth Mundy settled with her husband and servants in Barbados in 1679; Bridget Mundy and her husband settled in Maryland in 1684.
Contemporary Notables of the name Mandy (post 1700) +
- Mandy DeLucia, American actress, known for Musical Theatre Camp 2 (2019), Musical Theatre Camp (2018) and Jeopardy! (1984)
- Mandy Walker (b. 1963), AM, ACS, ASC, an Australian cinematographer for films such as Mulan, Hidden Figures and Elvis, the latter of which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. Aappointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours
- Mandy Marie Brigitte Bujold (b. 1987), Canadian former amateur boxer who won gold medals in the women's flyweight category at the 2011 and 2015 Pan American Games, and won a bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
- Mrs. Mandy Elizabeth Young M.B.E., British recipient of Member of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018, for services to Young People in Corby, Northamptonshire 7
- Mrs. Mandy Terrell M.B.E., British Foster Carer for Plymouth City Council, was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire on 29th December 2018 for services to Fostering 8
- Miss. Mandy Islam M.B.E., British Major for the Royal Army Medical Corps diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma with hopes to become the fastest disabled woman to drive a powerboat around the Isle of Wight, was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire on 29th December 2018 8
- Mandy Bonhomme, stage name of Amanda Goodman, an American voice actress from New York City
- Mandy McCowan, American production manager, known for The Walking Dead (2010), The Collection (2012) and One Missed Call (2008)
- Mandy McElhinney, Australian Australian Film Institute Award winning and two-time Logie Award nominated actress, known for appearing in the TV sketch comedy series Comedy Inc
- Mandy Powers Norrell (b. 1973), American politician, Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (2012-)
The Mandy 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: Deus providebit
Motto Translation: God will provide.
Citations +
- The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
- Arthur, William , An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. London: 1857. Print
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.
- Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
- "Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62310, 31 October 2019 | London Gazette, The Gazette, June 2018, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/62310/supplement/B1
- "Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62507, 28 December 2018 | London Gazette, The Gazette, Dec. 2018, www.thegazette.co.uk/honours-lists