Location: England

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This is a central page for organizing genealogy related to Plantagenet families and information about individuals, places, and things named Plantagenet.

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Alternate Spellings

Plante Genest, Plantegenest, Plantaginet.

Origins of the Surname Plantagenet

England, mid-12th century.

Surname Meaning

This is a royal family name (i.e., the House of Plantagenet) founded by Henry II of England, son of Geoffrey V of Anjou. Geoffrey was nicknamed Plante Genest, meaning 'hairy broom shoot.'

The reason behind Geoffrey's nickname is uncertain - he may have worn a sprig of broom, or used a broom to lash himself, or the name may be related to an earlier name of 'Plantapilosa' (more information [http://www.plant-fhg.org.uk/plantagenet.html here).

External Links

• Site describing the surname's origins and a possible connection to the more common, modern surname of Plant.
• Wikipedia entry on the House of Plantagenet
• Plantagenet Family Crest

Plantagenets on WikiTree

Here is the Plantagenet index. Please add yourself if you are a Plantagenet.

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