Hulst History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Hulst is a name of ancient Norman origin. It arrived in England with the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Hulst family lived in Hulse, a township, in the parish of Great Budworth, union and hundred of Northwich in Cheshire. 1 2

Hulse is derived from the Old English word holh, which means hollow or depression.

Early Origins of the Hulst family

The surname Hulst was first found in Cheshire where they are conjecturally descended from Bigot de Loges, the holder of these estates at the time of the taking of the Domesday Book. It is assumed that this noble may be assumed to be William Bigot, brother of the famous Roger Bigod, both of whom were at the Conquest in 1066. 3

The Royal County of Berkshire, home of Windsor Castle was home to an early branch of the family. "In 13th century Bartholomew de la Huse was of the same county (Testa de Neville); and in 1322 Peter de la Huse or Hoese was returned from Berkshire for Knight Service. " 4

In the 15th century, we found Thomas Hulse, East Cheshire in 1473 and the Register of the University of Oxford included Robert Hulse, Cheshire in 1581. 5

The Hulse Baronetcy, of Lincoln's Inn Fields in the County of Middlesex is a title created on 7 February 1739 for Edward Hulse, (c. 1682-1759) Physician in Ordinary to Queen Anne, George I and George II. 6 This Baronetcy continues to this day. Their family seat is Breamore House, Breamore, Hampshire.

Early History of the Hulst family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hulst research. Another 199 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1616, 1660, 1682, 1708, 1714, 1744, 1759, 1790, 1800, 1802 and 1816 are included under the topic Early Hulst History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hulst Spelling Variations

Endless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Huls, Hulse, Hulles, Hulsey and others.

Early Notables of the Hulst family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Sir Edward Hulse, 1st Baronet (c. 1682-1759), of Lincoln's Inn Fields, was Physician in Ordinary to Queen Anne, King George I and King George II.Sir Edward Hulse, 2nd Baronet (1714-1800) was an English peer, as was Sir Edward...
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Hulst Ranking

In Netherlands, the name Hulst is the 823^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,380 people with that name. 7

Hulst migration to the United States +

To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Hulst or a variant listed above:

Hulst Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Aaltje J Mulder Hulst, aged 55, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 8
Hendrik Jans Hulst, aged 23, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 8
Jan H Hulst, aged 45, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 8
Jantje Jans Hulst, aged 20, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 8
Trijntje Jans Hulst, aged 11, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 8
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Contemporary Notables of the name Hulst (post 1700) +

George Duryea Hulst (1846-1900), American clergyman, botanist and entomologist
Henry Hulst, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1900 9
Elisa "Elly" Maria van Hulst (b. 1959), Dutch five-time gold medalist middle distance runner, Dutch Sportswoman of the Year in 1989
Santy Hulst (b. 1987), Dutch professional footballer

Citations +

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Arthur, William , An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. London: 1857. Print
Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html