Gullette History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Gullette surname is of uncertain origins. It has been suggested that it may have evolved from the French name Guillaume, which became William. Alternatively the name could have been from the Middle English word "goule," meaning "gullet." 1 Early Origins of the Gullette familyThe surname Gullette was first found in Berkshire where Wlotus (Guillotus) was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1175. Later, Hugh Golie, listed in the Pipe Rolls for Oxfordshire in 1206. 1 Early London records show Gilot de Portesmue in the Subsidy Rolls for 1292 and Guillotus le Hauberger in the Subsidy Rolls for 1319. Early History of the Gullette familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gullette research. Another 41 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1225 and 1275 are included under the topic Early Gullette History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gullette Spelling VariationsA multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Gullet, Gullat, Gullett, Gullette and others. Early Notables of the Gullette familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gullette Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gullette RankingIn the United States, the name Gullette is the 18,677th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2
Many English families left England, to avoid the chaos of their homeland and migrated to the many British colonies abroad. Although the conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and some travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute, once in the colonies, many of the families prospered and made valuable contributions to the cultures of what would become the United States and Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America has revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Gullette or a variant listed above: Gullette Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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