Towles History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Towles surname is a patronymic created from the Old English name Toll, "a pet form of Bartholomew (son of Talmai, furrow); dweller, or collector, at a tollhouse." 1 Early Origins of the Towles familyThe surname Towles was first found in Lancashire where the Lancashire Wills at Richmond listed John Towlyngson, of the parish of Mellyinge (no date); Richard Towlson, or Tounsoun, of Dalton, 1587; George Toulson, of Poulton, 1672; and George Towlnson, of Pilling, 1673. 2 Further to the south, John Tulesan was Lord Mayor of London in 1252. Early History of the Towles familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Towles research. Another 146 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1290, 1590, 1622, 1630, 1646, 1648, 1650, 1660, 1667 and 1689 are included under the topic Early Towles History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Towles Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Tolson, Tollson, Tolsen and others. Early Notables of the Towles familyAnother 43 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Towles Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Towles RankingIn the United States, the name Towles is the 12,123rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Towles Settlers in United States in the 20th 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: Ferro comite Motto Translation: My sword my companion.
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