The surname Gendre was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Gendt, Gend, Genderen, Gendorff, Gendre, Gendrot, Gendron, Gendtner and many more.
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In France, the name Gendre is the 1,756th most popular surname with an estimated 3,467 people with that name. [1]
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.