| ![Show Contents]() Chanel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland Irish surnames are all based on the Gaelic language native to Ireland. The original Gaelic form of the name Chanel is Ó Conaill. 1 Early Origins of the Chanel familyThe surname Chanel was first found in County Limerick where O'Connell was the chief of Hy-Cuilean, a territory south-east of Abbeyfeale, in the barony of Upper Connello near the borders of Cork and Kerry. The O'Connells had their chief residence in Castle Connell. In the twelfth century the O'Connells settled in Kerry. One reference claims that the O'Falvies, admirals of Desmond; the O'Connells, of Kerry; O'Sheas, chiefs of Muskerry, in Cork; and several other chiefs, claim descent from the Clan na Deaga, Chiefs of Munster, originally a branch of the Heremonians of Ulster. The Cannell variant is "a name peculiar to the Isle of Man, is from the Celtic MacConaill." 2 Early History of the Chanel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chanel research. Another 209 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1000, 1300, 1621, 1641, 1678, 1743, 1775, 1826 and 1833 are included under the topic Early Chanel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chanel Spelling VariationsJust like the English language, the Gaelic language of Ireland was not standardized in the Middle Ages. Therefore, one's name was often recorded under several different spellings during the life of its bearer. Spelling variations revealed in the search for the origins of the Chanel family name include Connell, O'Connell, Cannell, Connall, Conell, Conall, Connill, Connull, Connel, Connal, Connul, Canell, Cannel, O'Connall, O'Conell and many more. Early Notables of the Chanel familyAnother 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Chanel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chanel RankingIn France, the name Chanel is the 4,946th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 3
 Chanel migration to the United States | + |
Irish families left their homeland in astonishing numbers during the 19th century in search of a better life. Although individual reasons vary, most of these Irish families suffered from extreme poverty, lack of work opportunities, and exorbitant rents in their homeland. Many decided to travel to Australia or North America in the hopes of finding greater opportunities and land. The Irish immigrants that came to North America initially settled on the East Coast, often in major centers such as Boston or New York. But like the many other cultures to settle in North America, the Irish traveled to almost any region they felt held greater promise; as a result, many Irish with gold fever moved all the way out to the Pacific coast. Others before that time left for land along the St. Lawrence River and the Niagara Peninsula, or the Maritimes as United Empire Loyalists, for many Irish did choose to side with the English during the American War of Independence. The earliest wave of Irish migration, however, occurred during the Great Potato Famine of the 1840s. An examination of early immigration and passenger lists has revealed many people bearing the Chanel name:
Chanel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- J Dominique Chanel, aged 59, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Zurich" in 1846 4
- Jacques Chanel, aged 37, French settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Lemuel Dyer" in 1850 4
- Margaret Chanel, aged 18, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Denmark" in 1864 4
- Marie Chanel, aged 39, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Italy" in 1873 4
- Louis Chanel, aged 10, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Italy" in 1873 4
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Chanel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Charles Chanel, aged 40, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Champagne" in 1903 4
- Josephine Chanel, aged 42, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Champagne" in 1903 4
- Joseph Chanel, aged 26, French settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Touraine" in 1904 4
- J. Baptiste Chanel, aged 41, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Savoie" in 1904 4
- Joseph Chanel, aged 39, settler from Haiti Islands who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Touraine" in 1907 4
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| Chanel migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Chanel Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- Miss L. Channel, settler from London who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "China" in 1906 5
- Mr. Nanak Chanel, settler from Maseille who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Australien" in 1908 5
- Elsie Channel, settler from London who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Orient" in 1909 5
- Frances Channel, settler from London who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Orient" in 1909 5
- William Channel, settler from London who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Orient" in 1909 5
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Chanel (post 1700) | + |
- Patrice Chanel (b. 1950), American actress, born as Patrice Dotson
- Tally Chanel (b. 1966), Israeli actress, born as Tally Chanel Meirovits
- Hélène Chanel (b. 1941), born Hélène Stoliaroff, a French actress of Russian heritage, she was active in the 1960s
- Coco Chanel (1883-1971), born as Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, French fashion designer and businesswoman, founder and namesake of Chanel brand
- Chanel Cresswell (b. 1990), English actress, best known for playing Kelly in the film This is England (2006)
- Chanel Capra (b. 1978), American screenwriter, actor and film producer
- Chanel Simmonds (b. 1992), South African professional tennis player
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: Ciall agus neart
Motto Translation: Reason and power.
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