Bulleman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Bulleman

What does the name Bulleman mean?

The Anglo-Saxons of Britain first developed the name Bulleman. It was a name given to someone who was 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 Bulleman family

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

Early History of the Bulleman family

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

Bulleman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Bulleman have been found, including Bullman, Buleman, Boleman, Bulleman, Bulman and many more.

Early Notables of the Bulleman family

Walter Bulleman, the Rector of Intwood in Norfolk in the 1390s, and Thomas Bulman, the Prior of Wayborn in Norfolk in the 1530s

Migration of the Bulleman family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Bulleman, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: John Bullman who arrived in Maryland in 1722 and Robert Bullman who arrived in Boston in 1850.

The Bulleman 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.