| ![Show Contents]() Billiot History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Billiot familyThe surname Billiot was first found in Devon where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Norman influence of English history prevailed after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. This Norman family name was first referenced in the 12th century when they held estates in that shire. They are believed to be descended from the French family Billet from Cote de Or. Early History of the Billiot familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Billiot research. Another 143 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1163, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1538, 1600, 1610, 1611, 1612, 1613, 1614, 1615 and 1616 are included under the topic Early Billiot History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Billiot 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. Billiot has been recorded under many different variations, including Billett, Billet, Bylett, Byllot, Byllott and others. Early Notables of the Billiot familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Robert Bylot fl. 1610-1616), English navigator, first mentioned as a seaman of the Discovery, in the expedition to the North-West under Hudson in 1610-1611. "His being rated as master's mate, and the jealousy which this promotion excited, were among the causes of the mutiny of the ship's company and the death of the captain. No blame seems to have been attributed to Bylot; and in 1612-1613 he was again employed under Button, who completed the exploration of Hudson's Bay. It seems probable that in 1614 he was employed with Gibbons...
Another 98 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Billiot Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Billiot RankingIn the United States, the name Billiot is the 4,404th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Billiot familyTo 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. Billiots were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
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