Carbonell Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Carbonell has a history dating as far back as the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It was a name for a person with a dark complexion or dark hair deriving its origin fom the Latin word carbo, which means charcoal.

Carbonell Early Origins

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The surname Carbonell was first found in Normandy. where this distinguished family were sires of Cerisy in the arrondissement of St-Lo.

Carbonell Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Carbonell were recorded, including Carbonel, Carbonellus, Carbonell, Charbonell, Charbonellus, Carbonnell, Carbonall, Carbonal and many more.

Carbonell Early History

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Carbonell Early Notables (pre 1700)

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Carbonell In Ireland

Some of the Carbonell family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Carbonell arrived in North America very early:

Carbonell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jaime Carbonell, aged 33, landed in Puerto Rico in 1804
Jose Antonio Carbonell, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1816
I Carbonell, aged 40, landed in New Orleans, La in 1823
In Carbonell, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1829
Juan Carbonell, aged 35, arrived in New Orleans, La in 1831
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Contemporary Notables of the name Carbonell (post 1700)

John Carbonell, American politician, Mayor of Key West, Florida, 1945, 1950-51
Frederico Carbonell, American Democrat politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Puerto Rico, 1912
Nestor Carbonell (b. 1967), American actor
William Carbonell, Commissioner of Police of Malaya
Juan Carlos Carbonell (b. 1970), Chilean open wheel racecar driver
Marguerite Carbonell, Knight of Arts and Literature, Ceramist, Paris

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Other References

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Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
Reaney P.H and R.M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X).
Shirley, Evelyn Philip. Noble and Gentle Men of England Or Notes Touching The Arms and Descendants of the Ancient Knightley and Gentle Houses of England Arranged in their Respective Counties 3rd Edition. Westminster: John Bowyer Nichols and Sons, 1866. Print.
Elster, Robert J. International Who's Who. London: Europa/Routledge. Print.
Thirsk, Joan. The Agrarian History of England and Wales. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press: 7 Volumes. Print.
Hinde, Thomas Ed. The Domesday Book England's Heritage Then and Now. Surrey: Colour Library Books, 1995. Print. (ISBN 1-85833-440-3).
Robb H. Amanda and Andrew Chesler. Encyclopedia of American Family Names. New York: Haper Collins, 1995. Print. (ISBN 0-06-270075-8).
Magnusson, Magnus. Chambers Biographical Dictionary 5th edition. Edinburgh: W & R Chambers, 1990. Print.
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The Carbonell Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Carbonell Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

This page was last modified on 23 October 2015 at 10:25.