Lollardt History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the distinguished surname Lollardt are somewhat obscure. The name is most likely related to the Middle Dutch word "lollaerd," meaning "babbler of nonsense"; alternatively, it is possible that the name is connected to the early Middle English word "lollere," meaning "mumbler," a name applied to a pious person. "Lollardt" was substituted in the 14th century for "Lollard" as a description of the followers of John Wyclif, an English Bible translator who was condemned as a heretic. 1 Early Origins of the Lollardt familyThe surname Lollardt was first found in East England, where the name is thought to have originated. The first known bearer of the name was Elfred le Lollere, who was recorded in the Cartularium Monasterii de Rameseia of Huntingdonshire in 1133. 1 Early History of the Lollardt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lollardt research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1133, 1279, 1322, 1790, 1808, 1821 and 1827 are included under the topic Early Lollardt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lollardt Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lollar, Loller, Lawler, Lawlor, Lawlar, Lollard and many more. Early Notables of the Lollardt familyAnother 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lollardt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Lollardt family to IrelandSome of the Lollardt family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Lollardt familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Barnard Lollard, who came to Maryland in 1739; Edward Loller, who was listed as a runaway convict, servant, or apprentice in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1747.
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