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![Show Contents]() Bulwere History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Bulwere is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Bulwere family lived in Norfolk where they were established since the early Middle Ages. Early Origins of the Bulwere familyThe surname Bulwere was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Wood Dalling. the first Lord being that of Torold de Dalling. After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, having prevailed over King Harold, granted most of Britain to his many victorious Barons. It was not uncommon to find a Baron, or a Bishop, with 60 or more Lordships scattered throughout the country. These he gave to his sons, nephews and other junior lines of his family and they became known as under-tenants. They adopted the Norman system of surnames which identified the under-tenant with his holdings so as to distinguish him from the senior stem of the family. After many rebellious wars between his Barons, Duke William, commissioned a census of all England to determine in 1086, settling once and for all, who held which land. He called the census the Domesday Book, 1 indicating that those holders registered would hold the land until the end of time. Hence, the family name claims direct descendency from Peter de Valognes, a Norman Baron with many vassals, who held as an under-tenant from William de Warenne, the latter, from whom the Dukes of Warwick are descended. Early History of the Bulwere familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bulwere research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1606 and 1656 are included under the topic Early Bulwere History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bulwere Spelling VariationsNorman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Bulwer, Bulwere, Bulwar, Bullwer, Bullwar and others. Early Notables of the Bulwere familyAnother 42 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bulwere Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bulwere familyMany English families emigrated to North American colonies in order to escape the political chaos in Britain at this time. Unfortunately, many English families made the trip to the New World under extremely harsh conditions. Overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the stormy Atlantic. Despite these hardships, many of the families prospered and went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the United States and Canada. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the name Bulwere or a variant listed above: Henry Bulwer settled in Mobile County, Ala.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Adversis Major
Motto Translation: Greater than adversity.
- 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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