Blosam History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Blosam

What does the name Blosam mean?

The name Blosam is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a for a person who was lovely and full of promise. This surname was originally derived from the Old English word Blostma, which was used in the 15th century to describe a graceful and self-assured person.

Early Origins of the Blosam family

The surname Blosam was first found in Oxfordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Blosam family

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Blosam Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Blosam have been found, including Blossom, Blossome, Bloxam, Bloxham, Bloxsome, Blossun, Bloyan, Bloxholmedax, Bloxen and many more.

Early Notables of the Blosam family

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Migration of the Blosam family to Ireland

Some of the Blosam family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Blosam family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Blosam, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: Thomas and Anne Blossom, who arrived at Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1629 on the second voyage of the Mayflower; Nicholas Bloxam, who came to Barbados in 1635.