Pancle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Pancle

What does the name Pancle mean?

The west coast of Scotland and the rocky Hebrides islands are the ancient home of the Pancle family. The root of their name is the personal name Payne. Pancle is a patronymic surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. Although this interpretation of the etymology of the surname Pancle is uncertain, it is generally accepted at the present time.

Early Origins of the Pancle family

The surname Pancle was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Pancle family

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Pancle Spelling Variations

Spelling and translation were not standardized practices until the last few centuries. Spelling variations are extremely common among early Scottish names. Pancle has been spelled Pagan, Paganell, Paganel, Pagnell and others.

Early Notables of the Pancle family

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Migration of the Pancle family

Numerous Scottish settlers settled along the east coast of the colonies that would become the United States and Canada. Others traveled to the open country of the west. At the time of the American War of Independence, some remained in the United States, while those who remained loyal to the crown went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The highland games and Clan societies that sprang up across North America in the 20th century have helped many Scots to recover parts of their lost traditions. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Pancles to arrive in North America: James Pagan, who came to Virginia in 1688; Robert Pagan, who arrived in Maine in 1748; Thomas Pagan, who arrived in St. John, N.B. in 1800; William Pagan, who came to New York in 1766.