Loller History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Etymology of Loller

What does the name Loller mean?

The origins of the distinguished surname Loller 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. "Loller" 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 Loller family

The surname Loller 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 Loller family

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Loller Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lollar, Loller, Lawler, Lawlor, Lawlar, Lollard and many more.

Early Notables of the Loller family

Walter Lollard (d. 1322), a theologian and martyr, and Robert Loller (d. 1808), a military general who served the Continental Army in the American Revolution

Migration of the Loller family to Ireland

Some of the Loller family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 41 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Loller migration to the United States +

Loller Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

E. Loller, aged 21, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Boston" in 1847 2
Michl Loller, aged 18, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Wm Patten" in 1850 2
L. Loller, aged 25, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Hanover" in 1851 2
Franz Loller, aged 17, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Hommonia" in 1852 2
A. Loller, aged 34, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Deutchland" in 1853 2
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Loller migration to Australia +

Loller Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

John Loller, aged 23, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "William Money" 3
John Loller, aged 23, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "William Money" in 1849 3
Eliza Loller, aged 34, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "William Money" in 1849 3
James Loller, aged 23, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Marion" 4

Loller Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Miss Jane Loller, aged 54, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Narkunda" in 1921 5
Mr. James Loller, aged 63, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Narkunda" in 1921 5
Miss T. J. Loller, South African settler who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Balranald" in 1922 6
Miss J. Loller, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Orvieto" in 1924 6
Mr. J. Loller, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Orvieto" in 1924 6

Contemporary Notables of the name Loller (post 1700) +

John Loller, American politician, Member of New Jersey State House of Assembly from Warren County, 1850-51, 1853 7

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) "WILLIAM MONEY" 1848-49. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849WmMoney.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) MARION 1851 - HER HISTORY. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Marion.htm
Public records of Victoria retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://prov.vic.gov.au
National Records of Australia retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html