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Early Origins of the Boller family

The surname Boller was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Boller family

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Boller Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bolle, Bole, Boler, Boleyn, Bollane, Boll, Bölle, Bolleman, Bollen, Boller, Bollendorff, Bolli and many more.

Early Notables of the Boller family

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Boller Ranking

In the United States, the name Boller is the 14,975th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Boller migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Boller Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Christina Boller, who landed in New York in 1709 2
  • Philips Boller, who arrived in New York in 1709 2
  • Jacob Boller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 2
  • Jakob Boller, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1749 2
  • Philip Wilhelm Boller, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1787 2
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Boller Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Manuel Boller, aged 35, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1847 2
  • Wilhelm Boller, aged 39, who landed in Missouri in 1849 2
  • Sophia Boller, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 2
  • Sophie Boller, aged 14, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 2
  • Martin Boller, who landed in America in 1853 2
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  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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