Herraold History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Herraold familyThe surname Herraold was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute. The name in Anglo Saxon, signifies "The love of the army," From Har, an army, and hold, love. 1 Hence the name is often referred to as "powerful warrior." 2 Further to the south in England, the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 listed: Agnes Harald, Oxfordshire; John Harald, Wiltshire; Reginald Haralt, Oxfordshire; and Roger Harold, Buckinghamshire. 3 Later the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls included: Robertus Harald; and Stephen Harald as holding lands there at that time. 3 Early History of the Herraold familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Herraold research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1566, 1626, 1685, 1799, 1825, 1834, 1851, 1881, 1883 and 1885 are included under the topic Early Herraold History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Herraold Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Harold, Harald, Harrell, Hirrell, Hurrell and others. Early Notables of the Herraold familyNotable amongst the family at this time was Francis Harold, O.F.M. (died 1685), an Irish Franciscan and historical writer. He was a native of Limerick, and member of the Franciscan order, to which his uncle, Luke Wadding, was the historiographer. Harold... Migration of the Herraold family to IrelandSome of the Herraold family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Herraold familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Patrick, Paul, and William Harold who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1800 and 1860.
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