Baly History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Etymology of Baly

What does the name Baly mean?

The Irish Baly, originally came to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Baly is for a person who held the civil office of the same name in Normandy. The title 'Le Bailli' was approximately equal to that of Viscount or sheriff.

Early Origins of the Baly family

The surname Baly was first found in County Down (Irish:An Dún) part of the Province of Ulster, in Northern Ireland, formerly known as county St Mirren.

Early History of the Baly family

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Baly Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Baillie, Bailey, Bailie, Bayly, Bayley, Bailley, Baly, Ballye, Bayllie and many more.

Early Notables of the Baly family

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Baly migration to the United States +

Baly Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Mrs. Ann Baly, who arrived in Virginia in 1621 aboard the ship "Marmaduke" 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Baly (post 1700) +

William Baly (1814-1861), English physician, born at King's Lynn, Norfolk, in 1814, and educated in the grammar school there 2

The Baly Motto +

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: Quid clarius astris
Motto Translation: What is brighter than the stars?

Sources +

Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's Retrieved January 6th 2023, retrieved from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm
Wikisource contributors. "Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900." Wikisource . Wikisource , 4 Jun. 2018. Web. 6 June 2019