Bund History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Netherlands
• England

Etymology of Bund

The name Bund was spawned by the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture that ruled a majority of Britain. It comes from the son of Bond. This surname of French origin was used in early times as a baptismal name. Baptismal names began to appear as surnames relatively late in the growth of the naming tradition. This is a little surprising, given the popularity of biblical figures in the Christian countries of Europe. Nevertheless, surnames derived from baptismal names grew in popularity during the Middle Ages, and have become one of the foremost sources for surnames.

Early Origins of the Bund family

Early History of the Bund family

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Bund Spelling Variations

Bund has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Bund have been found, including Bund, Bunde, Bunnde and others.

Early Notables of the Bund family

• Albertus filius Bund, a prominent 12th century landholder in Norfolk

Migration of the Bund family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Bunds to arrive on North American shores: a number of settlers who arrived in the New World by the 19th century.