| ![Show Contents]() Hoult History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The history of the Hoult family goes back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is derived from the family living near a grove or woods. The surname Hoult originally derived from the Old English word holt which meant a "wood" or "grove." 1 Early Origins of the Hoult familyThe surname Hoult was first found in Lancashire at Ashworth, a parochial chapelry in the parish of Middleton, union of Bury, hundred of Salford. "A family named Ashworth was seated here as early as the 13th century, and appears to have been succeeded by the Holts: Richard Holt, an active supporter of the royal cause in the civil war, had his estate sequestrated in 1643, but it was afterwards restored." 2 Hugo de Holte was a Knights Templar in Kent in 1185 and later Simon del Holt was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Warwickshire in 1230. Walter in the Holte was found in Somerset in 1260 and Hugh atte Holte was in Surrey in 1268. 3 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 included: Henry de la Holte, Worcestershire, and William del Holt, Yorkshire. 4 In Somerset, William atte Holte and Walter atte Holte were both listed 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 5 "The Holts, of [Buckinghamshire], are, for the most part, gathered together in and around Aylesbury. The name occurred as Le Holt in the county six centuries ago, and also in the eastern counties of Norfolk, Essex, and Kent. Lancashire is also another great home of the name of Holt, which also extends into Cheshire." 6 An important branch of the family was found at Aston in Warwickshire. "The manor was purchased in 1366 from the heiress of de Maidenhach by John atte Holt, of Birmingham, and remained for many generations in the possession of his lineal descendants, of whom several were distinguished for their talents and for the important stations they occupied in society. Edward Holt, sheriff of the county in 1574, resided in the adjoining manor of Duddeston, there being at that time in Aston only an ancient house, probably of timber, situated on the bank of the River Tame near the church, and the site of which, now overgrown with trees, is discoverable only by part of the moat by which it was surrounded. On the demise of Edward Holt in 1593, the estate descended to his son Thomas, the most distinguished member of the family, who is represented by Dugdale as eminent for his literary acquirements. He was sheriff in 1600: on the arrival of James VI of Scotland to assume the crown of England, he attended that monarch in his route from Yorkshire, where he received the honour of knighthood; and in 1612 he was created one of the order of baronets, then recently instituted. Sir Thomas Holt enclosed the park, and erected the present stately Hall of Aston, unrivalled in these parts for beauty and magnificence, which he commenced in 1618, and completed in 1635." 2 Early History of the Hoult familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hoult research. Another 219 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1190, 1387, 1418, 1495, 1545, 1571, 1578, 1597, 1599, 1603, 1608, 1616, 1624, 1640, 1642, 1649, 1654, 1656, 1679, 1682, 1686, 1689, 1710, 1713, 1722 and 1729 are included under the topic Early Hoult History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hoult Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Hoult include Holte, Holt and others. Early Notables of the Hoult familyDistinguished members of the family include John Beauchamp de Holt, created Baron Kidderminster, by Richard III in 1387.John Holt (d. 1418), the English judge, "was a native and landowner of Northamptonshire, and his name occurs in the year-books from the fortieth year of Edward III onwards. In the last year of that reign he became a king's serjeant." 7Thomas Holt (1578?-1624), was an architect, a native of York, born about 1578, is noteworthy for the important works in Renaissance architecture executed by him at Oxford. 7William Holt (1545-1599), was a Jesuit, was born at Ashworth in Lancashire in 1545. 7Sir John...
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Some of the Hoult family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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| Hoult migration to the United States | + |
Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Hoult or a variant listed above:
Hoult Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- John Hoult, who landed in Jamestown, Va in 1608 aboard the ship "Second Supply" 8
- Susanna Hoult, who arrived in Maryland in 1678-1679 8
Hoult Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Joseph Hoult, who landed in Virginia in 1702 8
| Hoult migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Hoult Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Hoult Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Joseph Hoult, aged 34, a bricklayer, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
- Rhoda Hoult, aged 30, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
- Elizabeth Hoult, aged 11, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
- Joseph Hoult, aged 9, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
- Samuel Hoult, aged 7, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Hoult (post 1700) | + |
- Enoch Hoult (b. 1820), American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Oregon State Constitutional Convention from Lane County, 1857 10
- Colin Hoult (b. 1979), English comedy actor and writer in television, radio and theatre from Nottingham
- Russell Hoult (b. 1972), former English professional football goalkeeper
- Nicholas Caradoc Hoult (b. 1989), English actor and model, best known for his roles in the films About a Boy (2002), X-Men: First Class (2011) and Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
- Norah Hoult (1898-1984), Irish author of novels and short stories
- Joseph Hoult (1847-1917), British businessman and politician, founder of the shipping business Joseph Hoult & Co, on Castle Street, Liverpool
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: Exaltavit humiles
Motto Translation: He hath exalted the humble.
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- State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2016, October 27) Asia 1 voyage to Van Diemen's Land, Australia in 1824 with 9 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/asia/1824
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