Bol History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Bol family

The surname Bol was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Bol family

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Bol Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bol, Bole, Bolles, Bolls, Booll, Boolle and others.

Early Notables of the Bol family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

Ferdinand Bol (1616-1680), a Dutch artist, etcher, and draftsman born in Dordrecht

Bol Ranking

In Netherlands, the name Bol is the 452^nd most popular surname with an estimated 3,734 people with that name. 1

Bol migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bol Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Gerarde Bol, who arrived in New York in 1709 2
Garland Bol, who landed in New York in 1709 2
Christr Bol, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1765 2

Bol Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Gabriel Bol, aged 30, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1831 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Bol (post 1700) +

Laurens Johannes Bol (1898-1994), Dutch art historian specialized in 17th century Dutch Golden Age painters
Ad Bol (b. 1970), Dutch director and screenwriter
Jetse Bol (b. 1989), professional Dutch road bicycle racer
Cornelis "Kees" Bol (1916-2009), Dutch painter and art educator
Manute Bol (1962-2010), Sudanese-born basketball player and activist

Citations +

"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)