| ![Show Contents]() Lollard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The origins of the distinguished surname Lollard are somewhat obscure. The name is most likely related to the Middle Dutch word "lollaerd," meaning "babbler of nonsense"; alternatively, it is possible that the name is connected to the early Middle English word "lollere," meaning "mumbler," a name applied to a pious person. "Lollard" was substituted in the 14th century for "Lollard" as a description of the followers of John Wyclif, an English Bible translator who was condemned as a heretic. 1 Early Origins of the Lollard familyThe surname Lollard was first found in East England, where the name is thought to have originated. The first known bearer of the name was Elfred le Lollere, who was recorded in the Cartularium Monasterii de Rameseia of Huntingdonshire in 1133. 1 Early History of the Lollard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lollard research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1133, 1279, 1322, 1790, 1808, 1821 and 1827 are included under the topic Early Lollard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lollard Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lollar, Loller, Lawler, Lawlor, Lawlar, Lollard and many more. Early Notables of the Lollard familyNotables of the family at this time include - Walter Lollard (d. 1322), a theologian and martyr, and Robert Loller (d. 1808), a military general who served the Continental Army in the American Revolution
 Migration of the Lollard family to Ireland
Some of the Lollard family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 41 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Lollard familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Barnard Lollard, who came to Maryland in 1739; Edward Loller, who was listed as a runaway convict, servant, or apprentice in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1747.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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