Show ContentsBeautay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Beautay is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in or near the village of Bowood, in the parish of Netherbury in Dorset.

Early Origins of the Beautay family

The surname Beautay was first found in Dorset, where the name is associated with the village of Bowood in the parish of Netherbury. In the Domesday Book survey of 1086 Bowood was recorded as lands held by the Bishop of Salisbury. 1

Early History of the Beautay family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beautay research. Another 171 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1377 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Beautay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Beautay Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Beautay has been spelled many different ways, including Bowd, Bowood, Bowode, Bowed, Bowwd, Bowoode and many more.

Early Notables of the Beautay family

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Migration of the Beautay family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Beautays to arrive in North America: A. Bowde, who arrived in New Jersey in 1664.



  1. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)


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