Golly History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Golly surname comes from the Middle English word "golias," meaning "giant;" as such, it likely evolved from a nickname for a very large man. Early Origins of the Golly familyThe surname Golly was first found in Oxfordshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1206 when Hugh Golie held estates. Early History of the Golly familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Golly research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1225, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Golly History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Golly Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gully, Gulley, Golly, Golley, Gullie, Gullee and many more. Early Notables of the Golly familyMore information is included under the topic Early Golly Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Golly Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Golly Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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: Golly Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Nil sine cruce Motto Translation: Nothing without the cross.
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