Burls History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Burls

The ancient name of Burls finds its origins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It comes from a name for a cup-bearer. In the Middle Ages mead and wines flavored with sugar, spices, fruit and herbs were served at banquets, usually in silver goblets. The surname Burls probably comes from the Old English byrele or byrle, which means "a cup bearer or butler," and the original holder of this name would have been employed in this capacity in a noble household. 1 Surnames that end with "s" could indicate certain patronymic origin as well; the name could mean "the son of the cup-bearer".

Early Origins of the Burls family

Early History of the Burls family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burls research. Another 183 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1245, 1327, 1333, 1346, 1347, 1500, 1509, 1623, 1646 and 1655 are included under the topic Early Burls History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Burls Spelling Variations

Sound was what guided spelling in the essentially pre-literate Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Also, before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Therefore, spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Burls family name include Burlz, Burls, Byrle, Burlas, Burlace, Burlase, Burles and many more.

Early Notables of the Burls family

John Byrle, a prominent 14th century landholder in Essex. Hugh de Burdeleys who died about 30th Henry II held the manor of Burdeloss and Newlands in Norfolk through his wife Lauretta Picot. She survived him and at her death it went to William de Burdeleys, her son and heir. William de Burdeleys, his son, succeeded, and after him Hugh de Burdeleys, in 1245 held the estate. John Burdeleys, and Maud his wife, held the manor; in 1333, it was found that Margaret, widow...
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