Bolleman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Bolleman

What does the name Bolleman mean?

The Bolleman name was originally an Anglo-Saxon name that was given to 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 Bolleman family

The surname Bolleman was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bolleman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bolleman 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 Bolleman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bolleman Spelling Variations

Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Bolleman has undergone many spelling variations, including Bullman, Buleman, Boleman, Bulleman, Bulman and many more.

Early Notables of the Bolleman family

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Migration of the Bolleman family

To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Bolleman were among those contributors: John Bullman who arrived in Maryland in 1722 and Robert Bullman who arrived in Boston in 1850.

The Bolleman Motto +

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.