Origins Available: English,
Scottish
When the ancestors of the Mondea family emigrated to
England following the
Norman Conquest in 1066 they brought their family name with them. They lived in
Derbyshire. The name, however, is a reference to the family's place of residence prior to the
Norman Conquest of
England in 1066,
Mundeyville, Normandy where they inhabited the Abbey of Fecamp.
Early Origins of the Mondea family
The surname Mondea was first found in
Derbyshire where they held a
family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of
Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.
Early History of the Mondea family
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Mondea Spelling Variations
The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason,
spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Mondea has been recorded under many different variations, including Mundy, Mondy, Monday, Munday, Mundie and others.
Early Notables of the Mondea family (pre 1700)
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was William Mundy
(c. 1529-1591), an English composer of sacred music; and his son, John Mundy
(c. 1555-1630), English composer and organist; Anthony Munday...
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Migration of the Mondea family to the New World and Oceana
To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in
England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Mondeas were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Hugh and Henry Monday, who settled in New
England in 1630; Elizabeth Mundy settled with her husband and servants in Barbados in 1679; Bridget Mundy and her husband settled in Maryland in 1684.
The Mondea 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: Deus providebit
Motto Translation: God will provide.