Englet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Englet

The Englet family name is linked to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from the baptismal name Inglet. The personal name Inglet was originally derived from the Old German word ingel which means angel. 1 As the naming tradition grew in Europe baptismal names began to be introduced in many countries. Baptismal names were sometimes given in honor of Christian saints and other biblical figures. There are very few Christian countries in Europe that did not adopt surnames from these religious figures.

Early Origins of the Englet family

Early History of the Englet family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Englet research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1273, 1540, 1554, 1621, 1622 and 1712 are included under the topic Early Englet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Englet Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Englet include Inglett, Inglet, Inglott, Ingot and others.

Early Notables of the Englet family

William Inglott (1554-1621), English musician who "became organist of Norwich Cathedral. He was noted for his skill as a player on the organ and virginals. His name appears as a composer in the manuscript volume (Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge) known as ‘Queen Elizabeth's Virginal Book,’ but none of his works are now known. He died at Norwich in December 1621, and was buried in the cathedral, where a monument was erected to his memory in 1622...
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Migration of the Englet family

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Englet were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: members who sailed to North America during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.