The surname Bayle is a name that was originally given to a near the outer wall of a feudal castle which is derived from the Old French word baille, which referred to such a structure.
The surname Bayle was first found in Colchester, where they had been granted lands about the year 1500. The name was originally spelt Bellis. Baile Hill is a man-made earth mound in York, England. It is thought to have been built in 1068 and played a part in William the Conqueror's conquest of York.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Bayle, Bayles, Baile, Bailes, Bellis and others.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: