Blagg History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe earliest origins of the Blagg surname date from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name reveals that an early member was a person with dark hair or complexion. The surname Blagg is a variant of the name Black. 1 Early Origins of the Blagg familyThe surname Blagg was first found in Kent, where this distinguished family were originally seated at Wallingford Castle in that county. Their early history was associated with the celebrated Earl of Godolphin. Early History of the Blagg familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blagg research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1000, 1450, 1512, 1515, 1516, 1517, 1518, 1520, 1522, 1545, 1546, 1547, 1551, 1592, 1611, 1613, 1642 and 1660 are included under the topic Early Blagg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blagg Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Blagg are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Blagg include: Blagg, Blague, Blagge, Blage, Blag, Blaggue and others. Early Notables of the Blagg familyDistinguished members of the family include
Blagg RankingIn the United States, the name Blagg is the 11,407th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Blagg or a variant listed above: Blagg Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Blagg Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Blagg Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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