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Coulthard History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

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Scotland

Early Origins of the Coulthard family

The surname Coulthard was first found in Galloway (Gaelic: Gall-ghaidhealaibh), an area of southwestern Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Dumfries and Galloway, that formerly consisted of the counties of Wigtown (West Galloway) and Kirkcudbright (East Galloway.)

"Explained as from Coltard-Colt herd, Old English colt + hierde. Of the Coultharts of Galloway a ridiculous genealogy has been published, in which the family are traced to one Coulthartus, a Roman soldier who fought in the battle of Mons Graupius." 1

We prefer to say that this legendary origin is in question and while the phonetic comparison is undeniable, we concur that this origin of the name is quite dubious. One source claims the name was actually an occupational name as in 'the coltherd' 2 and another claims the name is from Coudhart, a village in the department of Orne, of Argentan in Normandy. 3

Early History of the Coulthard family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coulthard research. Another 122 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1467, 1530, 1602, 1619, 1627, 1657, 1663, 1666, 1684, 1686 and 1687 are included under the topic Early Coulthard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Coulthard Spelling Variations

Surnames that evolved in Scotland in the Middle Ages often appear under many spelling variations. These are due to the practice of spelling according to sound in the era before dictionaries had standardized the English language. Coulthard has appeared as Coltart, Colthart, Colthard, Colthert, Coltert, Coulthard and many more.

Early Notables of the Coulthard family

Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Coulthard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Coulthard migration to the United States +

The North American colonies beckoned, with their ample land and opportunity as their freedom from the persecution suffered by so many Clan families back home. Many Scots even fought against England in the American War of Independence to gain this freedom. Recently, clan societies have allowed the ancestors of these brave Scottish settlers to rediscover their familial roots. Among them:

Coulthard Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Coulthard, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1872 4

Coulthard Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Robert Coulthard, aged 26, who arrived in New York City, New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Royal George" from Liverpool, England 5
Robert Coulthard, aged 26, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Royal George" from Liverpool, England 5
Robert Coulthard, aged 28, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Royal George" from Liverpool, England 5
George Coulthard, aged 20, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Kaiserin Augusta Victoria" from Liverpool, England 5

Coulthard migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Coulthard Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Robert Coulthard, who landed in Canada in 1816

Coulthard migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Coulthard Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Jane Coulthard, aged 22, a milliner, who arrived in Kangaroo Island aboard the ship "Buffalo" in 1836 6
William Coulthard, aged 16, a farmer, who arrived in Kangaroo Island aboard the ship "Buffalo" in 1836 6
John Coulthard, aged 24, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1850 aboard the ship "Fatima" 7

Coulthard migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Coulthard Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. John Coulthard, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 18th August 1859 8
Mr. Joseph Coulthard, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 18th August 1859 8
Mr. Frank Coulthard, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 18th August 1859 8
Mr. Thomas Coulthard, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 18th August 1859 8
Mrs. Jane Coulthard, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 18th August 1859 8
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Coulthard (post 1700) +

Michael Sean Coulthard (b. 1968), known by his stage name Michael Cole, an American professional wrestling commentator, show host, voice actor and former journalist
William Sanderson "Bill" Coulthard (1923-2005), American-born, Canadian basketball player at the 1952 Summer Olympics
Isaac Coulthard (b. 1812), American founder of Coulthard Brewery in 1792, later renamed The Old Brewery
David Marshall Coulthard MBE (b. 1971), Scottish former Formula One racing driver
Faith Coulthard (b. 1933), birth name of Faith Thomas, an Australian former cricketer and hockey player
Belinda Coulthard (b. 1958), birth name of Belinda Noonan, an Australian former competitive figure skater who won silver at the 1977 Golden Spin of Zagreb and the Australian national title during the 1979–1980 season
William "Billy" Coulthard (1932-1937), English footballer
Alan George Weall Coulthard (1924-1988), British jurist, broadcaster, writer and Liberal Party politician
John and Ralph Coulthard, English co-founders of John Coulthard and Son, a steam locomotive manufacturer in 1835, later renamed Black, Hawthorn and Company
Alice Coulthard (b. 1983), English actress, best known for her role as Maisie Wylde in Emmerdale
... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Coulthard family +

HMS Prince of Wales

Mr. James R Coulthard, British Able Bodied Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 9

Winter Quarters coal mine

Mr. George W. Coulthard (b. 1874), English mine worker from Durham residing in Scofield, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion 10

Citations +

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)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
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)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) HMS BUFFALO 1836. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1836Buffalo.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The barque FATIMA 1850, 521 tons. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850Fatima.htm
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
HMS Prince of Wales Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listprincecrew.html
Miners killed in Winter Quarters (retrieved 28th July 2021). Retrieved from http://www.carbon-utgenweb.com/miners.html