Donde History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Donde

What does the name Donde mean?

The Pictish clans of ancient Scotland were the ancestors of first people to use the name Donde. The name was found in the town of Dundee in Angus.

Early Origins of the Donde family

The surname Donde was first found in Dundee, in the county of Angus, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Donde family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Donde research. Another 184 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1245, 1287, 1292, 1296, 1297, 1458, 1489, 1526 and 1558 are included under the topic Early Donde History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Donde Spelling Variations

In the Middle ages, spelling and translation were not yet regulated by any general rules. spelling variations in names were common even among members of one family unit. Donde has appeared Dunde, Dundee and others.

Early Notables of the Donde family

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Migration of the Donde family

Faced by this persecution and the generally unstable political climate of those days, many Scots chose to leave their homeland for Ireland, Australia, and North America in search of greater opportunity and freedom. The colonies across the Atlantic were the most popular choice, but a passage there was neither cheap nor easily suffered. Passengers arrived sick and poor, but those who made it intact often found land and more tolerant societies in which to live. These brave settlers formed the backbone of the burgeoning nations of Canada and the United States. It is only this century that the ancestors of these families have begun to recover their collective identity through the patriotic highland games and Clan societies that have sprung up throughout North America. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Donde: William Dundee who landed in North America in 1730.

The Donde 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: Dei donum
Motto Translation: The gift of God.