Wollam History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Wales

Early Origins of the Wollam family

The surname Wollam was first found in Cambridgeshire where they held a family seat. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1235 when they held estates in Hertfordshire, the original spelling as Woulond.

Early History of the Wollam family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wollam research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Wollam History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wollam Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Woolland, Woollan, Woollon, Woollons, Wollen, Woollens, Wollan, Woollam, Wolin, Woolham, Woollams, Woolham, Woollham, Wollensbrook and many more.

Early Notables of the Wollam family

Wollams of Dorset

Wollam migration to the United States +

Wollam Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Wollam, who settled in St. Louis, Missouri in 1842

Contemporary Notables of the name Wollam (post 1700) +

Allison Wollam, American journalist for the Houston Business Journal
Carig Wollam, American co-author for Jeffrey L. Smith, host of The Frugal Gourmet
Jamie Wollam, English drummer for the band Tears for Fears

The Wollam Motto +

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: Favente Deo
Motto Translation: I will defend my God.