Blosome History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

The history of the name Blosome begins in the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It was a name for a for a person who was lovely and full of promise. This surname was originally derived from the Old English word Blostma, which was used in the 15th century to describe a graceful and self-assured person.

Early Origins of the Blosome family

The surname Blosome was first found in Oxfordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Blosome family

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Blosome Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Blosome 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. The variations of the name Blosome include: Blossom, Blossome, Bloxam, Bloxham, Bloxsome, Blossun, Bloyan, Bloxholmedax, Bloxen and many more.

Early Notables of the Blosome family

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Migration of the Blosome family to Ireland

Some of the Blosome family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Blosome family

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 Blosome or a variant listed above: Thomas and Anne Blossom, who arrived at Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1629 on the second voyage of the Mayflower; Nicholas Bloxam, who came to Barbados in 1635.