Renold History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Ireland

Etymology of Renold

The name Renold is of patronymic origin, that is, it is derived from the personal name of the father of the initial bearer. Renold comes from the old Germanic name "Raginwulf," which is composed of two elements, "ragin," meaning "council" and "wulf," meaning "wolf."

Early Origins of the Renold family

Early History of the Renold family

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Renold 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. Renold has been recorded under many different variations, including Renoul, Renou, Renoult, Renout, Renoux, Renouleau, Renoux, Renouard and many more.

Early Notables of the Renold family

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Migration of the Renold family to Ireland

Some of the Renold family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Renold family

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. Renolds were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Peter Renouf, who came to Nova Scotia some time between the years 1770-1799; Edward Renouf, who arrived in Boston in 1715; Nicholas Renouf, whose Oath of Allegiance was recorded in Philadelphia 1834.