| ![Show Contents]() Rondall History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of RondallWhat does the name Rondall mean? The Anglo-Saxon name Rondall comes from the baptismal name Randel. In this case the surname Rondall was a diminutive of the personal name Rand, a short form of various German names with the first element rand meaning shield or wolf. 1 Alternatively, the name was derived from the name of an ancestor as in 'the son of Randolph,' from the nickname Randle. As such, the earliest records of the family were as a forename as in Randle de Arclet, Cheshire, temp. 1290. 2 Early Origins of the Rondall familyThe surname Rondall was first found in the parish of Ladock in Cornwall. "Hay, which was formerly deemed a genteel residence, was successively a seat of the families of Randyll, Tregain, and Bone." 3 In Scotland, the name "occurs frequently in the Register of Cupar Abbey [near Coupar, Angus in central Scotland]. Amongst the tenants in Carse Grange are Ranalds, Ranaldsons, Randalsons and Randalls, or as it is sometimes given, Randal, Randale, Randell, Rendall. There were others about Perth in the days of the Reformation." 4 Early History of the Rondall familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rondall research. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1436, 1464, 1478, 1570, 1571, 1581, 1587, 1592, 1598, 1622, 1637, 1640, 1664, 1758, 1781, 1799, 1815, 1822 and 1856 are included under the topic Early Rondall History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rondall Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Rondall were recorded, including Randall, Rendle, Randal, Rendel, Rendell and others. Early Notables of the Rondall familyJohn Randall (1570-1622), English divine, born at Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire who was sent at the early age of eleven to St. Mary Hall, Oxford, where he matriculated on 27 Nov. 1581. He was elected a fellow of Lincoln College on 6 July 1587. "On the occasion of Queen Elizabeth's visit to Oxford, in August 1592, Randall was appointed to 'frame and oversee the stage for the academical performance given' in her honour." 5
William Randall (fl. 1598) was an English musician and is included by Meres in his list of England's 'excellente musitians.'
John Rendle (1758-1815), divine, was born at Tiverton in...
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Another 34 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Rondall family emigrate to North America:
Rondall Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Joseph Rondall who landed in Virginia in 1651
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Rondall Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Thomas Rondall, aged 32, a printer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Alchymist" in 1833
- Mary Ann Rondall, aged 31, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Alchymist" in 1833
- Julia Rondall, aged 19 months, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Alchymist" in 1833
- Hannah Rondall, aged 3 months, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Alchymist" in 1833
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: Nil extra numerum
Motto Translation: Nothing out of time.
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- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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