| ![Show Contents]() Ponds History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of PondsWhat does the name Ponds mean? When the ancestors of the Ponds family emigrated to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066 they brought their family name with them. They 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 Ponds familyThe surname Ponds 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 Ponds familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ponds research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1180, 1214, 1560, 1565, 1585, 1602, 1609, 1614 and 1623 are included under the topic Early Ponds History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ponds Spelling VariationsThe 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. Ponds has been recorded under many different variations, including Pond, Pont, Ponde, Ponte and others. Early Notables of the Ponds familyNotables 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...
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ponds Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ponds RankingIn the United States, the name Ponds is the 13,677th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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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. Pondss were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:
Ponds Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Florence Ponds, aged 28, who settled in America, in 1904
- George Ponds, aged 32, who landed in America, in 1904
- Richard Ponds, aged 22, who settled in America, in 1919
- Richard J. Ponds, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States, in 1919
- R.J. Ponds, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States, in 1920
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