Anchetell History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsAnchetell is a name of ancient Norman origin. It arrived in England with the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Anchetell family lived in Anctiville, Normandy, in the diocese of Coutances. The Anchetell family migrated to England in the 11th century, settling in the county of Dorset. Early Origins of the Anchetell familyThe surname Anchetell was first found in the county of Dorset, in England, but for earlier origins the family can be traced to Tebotvilla in Normandy, where their territories were known as Weedon Beck. They accompanied Duke William of Normandy into England in 1066 and were granted lands in Dorset. Early History of the Anchetell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Anchetell research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1636 and 1901 are included under the topic Early Anchetell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Anchetell Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, Anglo-Norman surnames like Anchetell are characterized by many spelling variations. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages such as Norman French and Latin, even literate people regularly changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Anchetell include Anketill, Ankatell, Anketil, Ankatel, Anchetill, Anchetell and many more. Early Notables of the Anchetell familyMore information is included under the topic Early Anchetell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Anchetell family to IrelandSome of the Anchetell family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Anchetell familyFaced with the chaos present in England at that time, many English families looked towards the open frontiers of the New World with its opportunities to escape oppression and starvation. People migrated to North America, as well as Australia and Ireland in droves, paying exorbitant rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, but those who did see the shores of North America were welcomed with great opportunity. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America carried the name Anchetell, or a variant listed above: Henry Anketell who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1844; Edward Anketall settled in the same city in 1851. The spelling Antle is found to have arrived in Newfoundland, in the early 1700's and have settled now in the areas of Victoria, St. John's, Fox Cove and Botwood..
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: Vade ad formicam Motto Translation: Go to the ant. |