| ![Show Contents]() Burlz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of BurlzWhat does the name Burlz mean? The name Burlz is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as 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 Burlz 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 Burlz familyThe surname Burlz was first found in Suffolk where Hugh de Burdeleis was recorded in the Pipe Rolls for 1186. Later, the Feet of Fines for Cambridgeshire listed Geoffrey de Burdeleys in 1261 and later again, William Burdeleys was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls for Cambridgeshire in 1327. Eluding to the wide use of spellings, Thomas Burlas, Burlace, Burlase, Burlaas or Borlas of Burlas Burges was recorded in Cornwall in 1509. 2 Early History of the Burlz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burlz 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 Burlz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burlz Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Burlz are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Burlz include Burlz, Burls, Byrle, Burlas, Burlace, Burlase, Burles and many more. Early Notables of the Burlz familyJohn 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...
Another 83 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Burlz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Burlz familyMany English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Burlz or a variant listed above: John Burles, who arrived in New England in 1635; Jo. Burles, who settled in New England in 1635; Nich Burlace, who settled in Virginia in 1666; Thomas Burl, who settled in Maryland in 1677.
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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