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PUNCHARD

Yair (View posts)
Posted: 9 Nov 2002 9:30PM GMT
Classification: Query
does anyone know the origin and meaning of the word PUNCHARD?
Thanks

Re: PUNCHARD

Chris (View posts)
Posted: 21 Nov 2002 8:29AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Punchard, Puncher
Opinions vary, but the most common explanation is that it derives from the old French 'pont chardon' meaning 'guardian of the bridge'. Pontecardon is near Rouen in France. In 1066 Robert de Punchardon, whose family lived in the Manor of Pontecardon, fought with William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest and was rewarded with much English land, most of it in Devon. One of these areas Heanton subsequently became Heanton-Punchardon and was the manorial home of the family for several generations. The Punchardon name became Punchard over time, and about 150 years ago the Puncher derivative started appearing.
There are other versions or the origin of the name, but this seems more likely. Further information available at my web site http://www.puncher.co.uk/gen_surname.php

Re: PUNCHARD

Simon (View posts)
Posted: 11 Mar 2003 12:21PM GMT
Classification: Query
I can concur with the William the Conqueror bit, my Grandmother always maintained that we were French descent, she claimed nobility, but that might just have been granny talk!

Interesting site Chris! My mother did some research into the family tree, feel free to get in touch if you want

Re: PUNCHARD

Chris (View posts)
Posted: 11 Mar 2003 3:52PM GMT
Classification: Query
Simon,

I've dropped you an email. Would be interested in any information that you have.

Cheers,

Chris
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