Bolls History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands
England

Early Origins of the Bolls family

The surname Bolls was first found in Holland, 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Bolls family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bolls research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1534, 1593, 1616 and 1680 are included under the topic Early Bolls History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bolls Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bol, Bole, Bolles, Bolls, Booll, Boolle and others.

Early Notables of the Bolls family

Another 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bolls Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bolls migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bolls Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Wilson Bolls, who arrived in Mississippi in 1798 1

Bolls Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Bolls, who landed in Mobile, Ala in 1821 1

Citations +

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)