Chantrell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

When the ancestors of the Chantrell family emigrated to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066 they brought their family name with them. They lived in Lancashire. The family descend from a Norman noble who arrived from the area of Chantarel, Normandy with the 1066 invasion. The name is possibly derived from the Old French words chanterelle, which translates in English to "a small bell" or from canterellus which means "the little singer." 1

By way of confirmation, researchers found William and Roger Cantarel, of Normandy, 1198 listed in the Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae. 2

Early Origins of the Chantrell family

The surname Chantrell was first found in Yorkshire. "Most of my instances hail from Yorkshire. I could have adduced others. It is there the surname is still most largely represented." 3

The first record of the family in Britain was found in the Rotuli Curiae Regis. There Alberic Chanterhill, of England, 1199 was listed. 2

The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 listed Alice Cainterel, Yorkshire; William Chanterel, Northamptonshire; Richard Chaunterel, Wiltshire; and Martin Chanterrl, Yorkshire. Later the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 included: Johannes Quayntorell; and Johanna Quayntell. 3

Early History of the Chantrell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chantrell research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1503, 1569, 1632, 1673, 1685, 1700 and 1773 are included under the topic Early Chantrell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chantrell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Chantrell have been found, including Cantrell, Cantrel, Cantrill, Cantril, Chantrell and many more.

Early Notables of the Chantrell family

Another 40 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Chantrell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Chantrell family to Ireland

Some of the Chantrell family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chantrell migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Chantrell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

James Chantrell, aged 19, a labourer, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sea Queen" in 1850 4
William Chantrell, aged 25, a labourer, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sea Queen" in 1850 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Chantrell (post 1700) +

Shirley Chantrell, American actress, known for Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003), The Wings of the Dove (1997) and Empire of the Sun (1987)
Robert Dennis Chantrell (1793-1872), English church architect, best-known for designing the Leeds Parish Church and his restoration of Sint-Salvator Cathedral, the cathedral of Bruges, Flanders
Thomas William "Tom" Chantrell (1916-2001), British illustrator and film poster artist, known for his many posters for for Hammer Films and the Carry On films, One Million Years B.C. (1966) and A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967)

Historic Events for the Chantrell family +

HMS Dorsetshire

Sidney George Chantrell (d. 1945), British Stoker Petty Officer aboard the HMS Dorsetshire when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking 5

The Chantrell Motto +

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: Propio vos sanguine pasco
Motto Translation: I feed you with kindred blood.

Citations +

Barber, Henry, British Family Names London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1894. Print.
The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SEA QUEEN 1850. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850SeaQueen.htm
Force Z Survivors HMS Dorsetshire Crew List, (Retrieved 2018, February 13th), https://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listdorsetshirecrew.html