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Origins Available: English, Scottish Where did the English Kolt family come from? What is the English Kolt family crest and coat of arms? When did the Kolt family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Kolt family history? The name Kolt is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived near a well or spring; keld was a common word in the north of England for these. According to some experts, the surname Kolt is also occasionally derived from the Old Norse word ketill, which means cauldron and sometimes refers to such an object used in sacrificial rites.It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Kolt are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Kolt include: Kell, Kel, Kelle, Keld and others. First found in Hampshire, but the name could have derived from the place name Keld of which there are two in England: Keld (or Keilde), a hamlet in Cumbria; and Keld, another hamlet in North Yorkshire. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kolt research. Another 315 words(22 lines of text) covering the years 1176, 1311, 1379, 1524, and 1739 are included under the topic Early Kolt History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Kolt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Kolt family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 101 words(7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Kolt or a variant listed above: Neil Kell, who sailed to America in 1685. David Kell sailed to Philadelphia in 1742; Hugh Kell to Boston in 1766 and John Kell to New York in 1811.
The Kolt Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Kolt Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname. This page was last modified on 2 December 2011 at 07:24. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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