Bulpit History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Bulpit

What does the name Bulpit mean?

The origins of the Bulpit name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived at the bull-pit, which literally means that the family lived by the hollow clearing.

Early Origins of the Bulpit family

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

Early History of the Bulpit family

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Bulpit Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Bulpit were recorded, including Bullpitt, Bulpit, Bulpitt, Bullpen, Bulpin, Bulepenne, Bullputt and many more.

Early Notables of the Bulpit family

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Bulpit migration to the United States +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Bulpit family emigrate to North America:

Bulpit Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Charles Bulpit, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States from Basingstoke, England, in 1908
William Bulpit, aged 42, who immigrated to the United States, in 1922
William Bulpit, aged 38, who settled in America, in 1924

Contemporary Notables of the name Bulpit (post 1700) +

Stan Bulpit (1926-2006), Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne (1948-1950)
Harry Bulpit (1895-1990), Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne (1918-1919)