| ![Show Contents]() Boleman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of BolemanWhat does the name Boleman mean? The name Boleman is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It is a name for someone who worked as a keeper of the bull. This surname was originally derived from the Old English buleman where its origins can be traced to Northumberland. Early Origins of the Boleman familyThe surname Boleman was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Boleman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boleman research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1209, 1273, 1390, 1392, 1530, 1569, 1577, 1601, 1662 and 1686 are included under the topic Early Boleman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boleman 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 Boleman 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 Boleman include: Bullman, Buleman, Boleman, Bulleman, Bulman and many more. Early Notables of the Boleman familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Boleman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Boleman migration to the United States | + |
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 Boleman or a variant listed above:
Boleman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Gerhard Boleman, who arrived in Mobile County, Ala in 1854 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Boleman (post 1700) | + |
- Larry Boleman, American Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Pro patria
Motto Translation: For my country.
- 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)
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