Bollement History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Bollement

What does the name Bollement mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Bollement comes from when its first bearer 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 Bollement family

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

Early History of the Bollement family

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

Bollement Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Bollement include Bullman, Buleman, Boleman, Bulleman, Bulman and many more.

Early Notables of the Bollement family

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Migration of the Bollement family

Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Bollement or a variant listed above: John Bullman who arrived in Maryland in 1722 and Robert Bullman who arrived in Boston in 1850.

The Bollement 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.