Gundlack History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Gundlack

What does the name Gundlack mean?

The ancient and distinguished German surname Gundlack is patronymic in origin, deriving from the name of the father of the original bearer. In this case, the name is derived from "Gundlach," which is itself derived from the Old High German words "gund," meaning "war," and "leich," meaning "tournament." The given name was popular among the nobility of Rhine-Hesse during the Middle Ages, and was thus handed down through these noble lines when hereditary surnames became common in Germany.

Early Origins of the Gundlack family

The surname Gundlack was first found in Rhine-Hesse, the southeastern region of the Rhineland, where it was a favorite personal name of the nobles of the region. Due to its military associations, it was also bestowed upon or adopted by many renowned Crusaders. The earliest known bearer of the name was one recorded simply as Gundlach, who lived in Worms in 1304. The young Gundlack family was instrumental during this formative period, figuring prominently in the history of the region and contributing greatly to the development of the medieval society of Rhine-Hesse.

Early History of the Gundlack family

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Gundlack Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gundlach, Gundelach, Gundloch, Gundlack, Gundelack, Gundelock and many more.

Early Notables of the Gundlack family

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Migration of the Gundlack family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bernhard Gundlach, a Hessian mercenary who settled in America after fighting in the American Revolution, Gottlieb Gundelach, who immigrated to Philadelphia in 1827.