| ![Show Contents]() Gillick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of GillickWhat does the name Gillick mean? The Gillick surname was created from the Middle English given names Gullake, or Gudloc. This name is in turn derived from the Old English elements "gud" meaning "battle," and "lac," meaning "sport" or "play." Early Origins of the Gillick familyThe surname Gillick was first found in Berkshire, where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The name Gotlac is on record in Cheshire the Domesday Book. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. Early History of the Gillick familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gillick research. Another 170 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1187, 1455, 1483, 1487, 1510, 1530, 1548, 1600 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Gillick History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gillick Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Goodlake, Goodlock, Goodlegh, Goodlack, Godlake, Codlake, Gulick, Gullick and many more. Early Notables of the Gillick familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gillick Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Gillick family to IrelandSome of the Gillick family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 100 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Gillick migration to Australia | + |
Gillick Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mary Gillick, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Trafalgar" in 1847 1
- Bernard Gillick, aged 26, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1850 aboard the ship "Joseph Soames" 2
- Thomas Gillick, aged 24, a farm labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1850 aboard the ship "Joseph Soames" 2
- Ann Gillick, aged 18, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1850 aboard the ship "Joseph Soames" 2
- Catherine Gillick, aged 20, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1850 aboard the ship "Joseph Soames" 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Gillick (post 1700) | + |
- Pat Gillick (b. 1937), born Lawrence Patrick David Gillick, an American baseball executive, inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997, the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011
- Mary Gillick (1881-1965), British sculptor, best known for her effigy of Elizabeth II used on coinage in the United Kingdom and elsewhere from 1953 to 1970
- Torrance Gillick (1915-1971), Scottish footballer
- Liam Gillick (b. 1964), British artist
- Ernest Gillick (1874-1951), British sculptor
- David Gillick (b. 1983), Irish track and field athlete
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: Omnia bona desuper
Motto Translation: All good things are from above.
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) TRAFALGAR 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847Trafalgar.htm
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) JOSEPH SOMES / SOAMES 1850. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850JosephSomes.htm
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