Bobett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The name Bobett has a rich and ancient history. It is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from the baptismal name for the son of Robert. Alternatively, the name could have been derived from the name Popart, as in N. Popart, Normandy (1180-1195.) 1

Early Origins of the Bobett family

The surname Bobett was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bobett family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bobett research. Another 221 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1332, 1500, 1599, 1632, 1641, 1668, 1680, 1719, 1742 and 1753 are included under the topic Early Bobett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bobett Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Bobett include Bobart, Bobbet, Bobat, Bobbete, Bobet, Bobitt, Bobbett, Bobert, Bobett and many more.

Early Notables of the Bobett family

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Bobett migration to the United States +

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Bobett Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Ann Bobett who arrived in Virginia in 1663

Citations +

The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)