| ![Show Contents]() Baloyan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of BaloyanWhat does the name Baloyan mean? Baloyan is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Baloyan family lived in Cornwall. The family originated from the region around the fortress of Balon near Le Mans in France, and the name was carried to England by Hamelin de Balon during the Norman Conquest of England. 1 Early Origins of the Baloyan familyThe surname Baloyan was first found in Cornwall, where they held a family seat from the 11th century. The family originated from the region around the fortress of Balon near Le Mans in France and the name was carried to England by Hamelin de Balon during the Norman Conquest. John de Baalun or Balun (d. 1235), was justice itinerant, "a Baron who possessed estates in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Wiltshire, and was descended from one Hameline de Baalun (c. 1060-1105), who came over with the Conqueror, built the castle of Abergavenny and rose to become 1st Baron of Abergavenny. His brother, Wynebald de Ballon (variously spelt Baalun, Baalan, Balun, Balodun, Balon etc.),(c.1058-c.1126), was an early Norman magnate who was found in England during the reign of William Rufus. In 1207 John de Balun paid a fine for the lands of Hameline, on behalf of his father, to Geoffrey Fitz-Ace and Agnes, his wife. In the 12th year of King John's reign (1210-1211), Balun accompanied the king to Ireland, but at the end of John's reign lost his lands for taking part in the barons' attack upon the king. " 2 Early History of the Baloyan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baloyan research. Another 287 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1090, 1224, 1273, 1275, 1297, 1327 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Baloyan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baloyan 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 Balleine, Ballin, Ballon, Balon, Balun, Baalun, Ballom, Balin, Ballen and many more. Early Notables of the Baloyan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Baloyan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Baloyan 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 Baloyan or a variant listed above: Susan Ballin who arrived in Barbados in 1654.
- The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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