| ![Show Contents]() Rahul History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of RahulWhat does the name Rahul mean? When the ancestors of the Rahul family emigrated to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066 they brought their family name with them. They lived in Kent. Their name, however, is a reference to Roisel, France. John Roiale, Normandy was registered in 1180-1195 (Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae) 1 The first records of the family was as a "personal name Galfrid Roille in Rotuli de Oblatis et Finibus, King John." 2 Early Origins of the Rahul familyThe surname Rahul was first found in the Close Rolls where Bernard de Royl was listed in 1230. Later, William de Roille was found in the Assize Rolls for Cheshire in 1290. 3 One source presumes that family is from "Ryle, in the manor of Etchells, in the parish of Northendon, Cheshire" 4 and the last roll entry may agree. An early East Cheshire roll has the following entry: "Sir Nicholas de Eton ... concedes to Sir William de Baggylegh, knt. ... one hamlet... in the vill of Echeles, which is called Ruyhul ... which Richard de Ruyhul held ... c. 1318." 4 This source goes on "most of the Cheshire and Lancashire Royles and Ryles are sprung from this spot, including the late Bishop of Liverpool. In the form of Royle the surname has ramified very strongly." 4 "Royle is the name of an ancient mansion in Whalley parish, [Lancashire]." 5 Early History of the Rahul familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rahul research. Another 304 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1230, 1290, 1551, 1574, 1603, 1609, 1661, 1669, 1734, 1826, 1831, 1833, 1855, 1858, 1878, 1881 and 1894 are included under the topic Early Rahul History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rahul Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Rahul has been recorded under many different variations, including Royle, Royal, Royell, Royl, Roille, Riall, Ryle, Ryall, O'Riall and many more. Early Notables of the Rahul familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rahul Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rahul family to IrelandSome of the Rahul family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 48 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rahul familyTo escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Rahuls were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Roger Royal, who settled in Virginia in 1622; Joseph Royall, who settled in Virginia in 1623; William Royal, who settled in Salem Massachusetts in 1629.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Rahul (post 1700) | + |
- Richard Rahul Verma (b. 1968), is an American diplomat, who serves as the deputy secretary of state for management and resources
- Rahul Pandey, Indian Bollywood Playback singer and Songwriter
- Rahul Dev Burman (1939-1994), Indian film score composer
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