Bulgin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Scotland

The name Bulgin is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was a name for someone who was a person of strong character or who was physically strong and big. 1 2 3

Early Origins of the Bulgin family

The surname Bulgin was first found in Somerset, where John le Bole was one of the first listings of the name found in 1284. 4 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list: William le Bole in Cambridgeshire; Geoffrey Bolle in Staffordshire; Ralph le Bule in Oxfordshire; and Robert le Bule in Somerset. The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 list: Willelmus Bulle; and Elena Bull. 5

Wulfin Bule was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Hampshire in 1170, Hulle le Bule was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset in 1201, William le Bole was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for Surrey in 1214 and Ralph le Bulle was listed in Northumberland in 1288. 6

The name reached as far north as Scotland where the name Bull was evident from 1296 when William Bull of Ayrshire rendered homage, to King Edward I of England on his brief conquest of Scotland. 7

Early History of the Bulgin family

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Bulgin Spelling Variations

Bulgin has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Bulgin have been found, including Bull, Bule, Bulls, Buyll, Bula and others.

Early Notables of the Bulgin family

Distinguished members of the family include Dr. John Bull (1552-1628) English composer, organist, virginalist, organ builder, and keyboard virtuoso, composer of "God Save the Queen." On Dec. 24, 1582 he was appointed organist of Hereford Cathedral and afterwards master of the children. In January 1585 he was admitted a member of the Chapel Royal, and in 1591 on the death of his master is said to have succeeded him as organist. 8Henry Bull (d. 1575?), theological writer, a native of Warwickshire, was a demy of Magdalen College, Oxford, in 1535, and full fellow and B.A. in 1540. John Bull (1563?-1628), was...
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Bulgin migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Bulgins to arrive on North American shores:

Bulgin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Elizabeth Bulgin, aged 70, who landed in America from London, England, in 1904
Margaret Bulgin, aged 25, who settled in America from Brischam, England, in 1907
Alfred Septimus Bulgin, aged 17, who immigrated to America from Woolwich, England, in 1913
Harry Bulgin, aged 57, who settled in America destined Las Vegas, U.S.A., in 1921
Joseph Henry Bulgin, aged 9, who landed in America destined Las Vegas, U.S.A., in 1921

Bulgin migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bulgin Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Laura Bulgin, aged 19, who settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1903
Agnes Bulgin, aged 23, who immigrated to St. John's, Newfoundland in 1906
Minnie Bulgin, aged 19, who settled in Twillingate, Newfoundland, in 1910
Susie Bulgin, aged 28, who immigrated to Twillingate, Newfoundland, in 1922
Arthur Bulgin, aged 28, who settled in Twillingate, Newfoundland, in 1922
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Citations +

Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
Grove, Sir George, A Dictionary of Music and Musicians (AD. 1450-1889) London: Macmillan1902, Print, 2 Vols