Rahal History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsRahal is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Rahal family lived in Kent. Their name, however, is a reference to Roisel, France. John Roiale, Normandy was registered in 1180-1195 (Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae) 1 The first records of the family was as a "personal name Galfrid Roille in Rotuli de Oblatis et Finibus, King John." 2 Early Origins of the Rahal familyThe surname Rahal was first found in the Close Rolls where Bernard de Royl was listed in 1230. Later, William de Roille was found in the Assize Rolls for Cheshire in 1290. 3 One source presumes that family is from "Ryle, in the manor of Etchells, in the parish of Northendon, Cheshire" 4 and the last roll entry may agree. An early East Cheshire roll has the following entry: "Sir Nicholas de Eton ... concedes to Sir William de Baggylegh, knt. ... one hamlet... in the vill of Echeles, which is called Ruyhul ... which Richard de Ruyhul held ... c. 1318." 4 This source goes on "most of the Cheshire and Lancashire Royles and Ryles are sprung from this spot, including the late Bishop of Liverpool. In the form of Royle the surname has ramified very strongly." 4 "Royle is the name of an ancient mansion in Whalley parish, [Lancashire]." 5 Early History of the Rahal familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rahal research. Another 304 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1230, 1290, 1551, 1574, 1603, 1609, 1661, 1669, 1734, 1826, 1831, 1833, 1855, 1858, 1878, 1881 and 1894 are included under the topic Early Rahal History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rahal Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Rahal has been recorded under many different variations, including Royle, Royal, Royell, Royl, Roille, Riall, Ryle, Ryall, O'Riall and many more. Early Notables of the Rahal familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rahal Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rahal family to IrelandSome of the Rahal family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Rahal Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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