Chauner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Chauner

What does the name Chauner mean?

The name Chauner is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name was taken on by someone who worked as a person who makes or deals in blankets. The surname Chauner is derived from the Old English word chalouner, which in turn comes from chaloun, which means blanket.

Early Origins of the Chauner family

The surname Chauner was first found in Hampshire where they held a family seat. From their early beginnings, for the next few centuries, the family name also acquired other estates or manors as branches established themselves throughout England. The major conflicts of the eras, such as the War of the Roses, the English Reformation, and the English Civil War sometimes found them to be in opposing camps, with conflicting interests.

Early History of the Chauner family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chauner research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1567, 1573, 1583, 1607, 1840 and 1846 are included under the topic Early Chauner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chauner Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Chauner include Chawner, Chawnor, Chauner, Chaunor, Chawnere and many more.

Early Notables of the Chauner family

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Chauner migration to the United States +

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Chauner Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Margery Chauner, who arrived in Salem, Massachusetts in 1630 aboard the ship "Ambrose" as part of the Winthrop Fleet 1

The Chauner 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: Nil desperandum
Motto Translation: Never despairing.

Sources +

Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's. Retrieved January 6th 2023 from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm