The Folett surname comes from the Old French word "fol," meaning "mad," or "stupid." This in turn comes from the Latin word "follis" which formerly referred to anything filled with air, but which later took on metaphorical connotation of vanity. As a surname, it was most likely a nickname for a free-spirited or eccentric person, which was later adopted as a hereditary surname.
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Early Origins of the Folett family
The surname Folett was first found in Kent where they held a family seat from early times. The earliest record found of the name in Britain, is in the Domesday Book of 1086, which shows a William Folet in Kent. Folett may be descended from a family, which originated in Cotentin, in western Normandy. Of this line was Sampson Foliot, Seigneur, (or Lord) of Montfarville, near Cherbourg.
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Early History of the Folett family
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Folett Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Folet, Follet, Follett and others.
Early Notables of the Folett family
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Migration of the Folett family to Ireland
Some of the Folett family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 33 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Folett family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Follet, who came to New Hampshire in 1651; Ed Follett, who arrived in Virginia in 1665; Henry Follett, a servant sent to Virginia in 1667; Abell Follett, who settled in Maryland in 1660.
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