Blossomb History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Blossomb

What does the name Blossomb mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Blossomb comes from its first bearer, who was 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 Blossomb family

The surname Blossomb 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 Blossomb family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blossomb research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Blossomb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Blossomb Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Blossomb has been spelled many different ways, including Blossom, Blossome, Bloxam, Bloxham, Bloxsome, Blossun, Bloyan, Bloxholmedax, Bloxen and many more.

Early Notables of the Blossomb family

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Migration of the Blossomb family to Ireland

Some of the Blossomb 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 Blossomb family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Blossombs to arrive in North America: 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.