Bolla History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Belgium
France
Italy

Early Origins of the Bolla family

The surname Bolla was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Bolla family

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Bolla Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bolle, Bole, Boler, Boleyn, Bollane, Boll, Bölle, Bolleman, Bollen, Boller, Bollendorff, Bolli and many more.

Early Notables of the Bolla family

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Bolla migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bolla Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacob Bolla, who landed in New York in 1709 1
Johannes Bolla, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1728 aboard the ship "Mortonhouse John Coultas" 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)