Daunte History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Etymology of Daunte

What does the name Daunte mean?

Daunte is a name that first reached England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Daunte family lived in Gloucestershire. The surname is probably derived from the local name Davenant.

Early Origins of the Daunte family

The surname Daunte was first found in Gloucestershire where they held a family seat from very early times where they were Lords of the manor of Owlpen. These lands were granted during the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D. They were descended from a Norman noble, Dauntre, who was mentioned in the Battle Abbey Roll of those present at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Daunte family

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Daunte Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, Anglo-Norman surnames like Daunte are characterized by many spelling variations. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages such as Norman French and Latin, even literate people regularly changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Daunte include Dauntre, Dauntree, Dauntrees, Dauntrey, Dauntry, Daunt and many more.

Early Notables of the Daunte family

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Migration of the Daunte family to Ireland

Some of the Daunte 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.

Migration of the Daunte family

Faced with the chaos present in England at that time, many English families looked towards the open frontiers of the New World with its opportunities to escape oppression and starvation. People migrated to North America, as well as Australia and Ireland in droves, paying exorbitant rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, but those who did see the shores of North America were welcomed with great opportunity. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America carried the name Daunte, or a variant listed above: Jasper Dauntrees who settled in Maryland in 1684.

Contemporary Notables of the name Daunte (post 1700) +

Daunte Culpepper (b. 1977), retired American NFL football quaterback

The Daunte 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: Vigilo Et Spero
Motto Translation: I watch and hope.