Poplar History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Poplar familyThe surname Poplar was first found in Yorkshire 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 13th century when they held estates in that shire. Early History of the Poplar familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Poplar research. Another 151 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1285, 1394, 1415, 1420, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1600 and 1671 are included under the topic Early Poplar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Poplar Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Popeley, Popley, Poply, Popilly, Popely, Popelly and others. Early Notables of the Poplar familyMore information is included under the topic Early Poplar Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Poplar RankingIn the United States, the name Poplar is the 12,748th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Poplar familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Popley, who came to Maryland in 1660; Richard Popley, who arrived in Maryland in 1669; and William Popley, who arrived in Virginia in 1675.
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