Bulhan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Bulhan

What does the name Bulhan mean?

Bulhan is an Anglo-Saxon name. The name was originally 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 Bulhan family

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

Early History of the Bulhan family

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

Bulhan Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Bulhan has appeared include Bullman, Buleman, Boleman, Bulleman, Bulman and many more.

Early Notables of the Bulhan family

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Migration of the Bulhan family

At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Bulhan arrived in North America very early: John Bullman who arrived in Maryland in 1722 and Robert Bullman who arrived in Boston in 1850.

The Bulhan 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.