![Show Contents]() Hunkittel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Hunkittel was carried to England in the enormous movement of people that followed the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Hunkittel family lived in Anctiville, Normandy, in the diocese of Coutances. The Hunkittel family migrated to England in the 11th century, settling in the county of Dorset. Early Origins of the Hunkittel familyThe surname Hunkittel was first found in the county of Dorset, in England, but for earlier origins the family can be traced to Tebotvilla in Normandy, where their territories were known as Weedon Beck. They accompanied Duke William of Normandy into England in 1066 and were granted lands in Dorset. Early History of the Hunkittel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hunkittel research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1636 and 1901 are included under the topic Early Hunkittel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hunkittel Spelling VariationsEndless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Anketill, Ankatell, Anketil, Ankatel, Anchetill, Anchetell and many more. Early Notables of the Hunkittel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hunkittel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Hunkittel family to Ireland
Some of the Hunkittel family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 47 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Hunkittel familyTo escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Hunkittel or a variant listed above: Henry Anketell who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1844; Edward Anketall settled in the same city in 1851. The spelling Antle is found to have arrived in Newfoundland, in the early 1700's and have settled now in the areas of Victoria, St. John's, Fox Cove and Botwood..
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: Vade ad formicam
Motto Translation: Go to the ant.
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