Ponde History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Ponde

What does the name Ponde mean?

The name Ponde reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Ponde family lived in Hampshire. Their name, however, derives from the Old English pond, meaning enclosed expanse of water, and indicates that the original bearer lived near such a landmark.

Early Origins of the Ponde family

The surname Ponde was first found in Hampshire 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 Ponde family

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Ponde Spelling Variations

Before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Ponde family name include Pond, Pont, Ponde, Ponte and others.

Early Notables of the Ponde family

Notables of this surname at this time include: Timothy Pont (c. 1565-1614), Scottish mapmaker - the first man to produce a detailed map of Scotland. Edward Pond (fl. 1623) was an almanac-maker from Essex. Timothy Pont (c. 1560-1614), was a...
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Migration of the Ponde family

To escape the political and religious chaos of this era, thousands of English families began to migrate to the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. The passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe; however, those who made the voyage safely were encountered opportunities that were not available to them in their homeland. Many of the families that reached the New World at this time went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the Ponde family to immigrate North America: Daniel Pond, who came to Dedham, MA in 1630; Winthrop Pond, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1630; John Pond, who came to Boston in 1630; Mary Pond, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1630.