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![Show Contents]() Raynde History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Raynde is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that is derived from Randolph of which it is a short form. The surname Raynde referred to the son of Randolph which belongs to the category of patronymic surnames. Early Origins of the Raynde familyThe surname Raynde was first found in Norfolk at Yelverton, a parish, in the union of Loddon and Clavering, hundred of Henstead. "The church [of Yelverton] is an ancient structure in the decorated and early English styles, with a square embattled tower, and contains several handsome monuments to the families of Rant, Playter and Day; and a Norman font. The sum of £27 per annum, arising from land purchased with a bequest by Mrs. Anne Rant in 1698, is divided between the rector and the poor, the latter of whom have also 4 acres that were allotted at the inclosure." 1 Early History of the Raynde familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Raynde research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1578, 1604, 1606, 1650, 1660 and 1671 are included under the topic Early Raynde History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Raynde Spelling VariationsRaynde has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Raynde have been found, including Rand, Rande, Rynd, Rynde, Raynd, Raynde and others. Early Notables of the Raynde familyAnother 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Raynde Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Raynde familyIn an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Rayndes to arrive on North American shores: James Rand, who arrived in Plymouth in 1621 a year after the "Mayflower"; Francis Rand, who settled in New Hampshire in 1630; John Rand, who settled in Virginia in 1690.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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