Patullo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Patullo

What does the name Patullo mean?

The Dalriadan kingdom of ancient Scotland was the home of the ancestors of the Patullo family. Their name indicates that they lived in either of two places called Pittilloch; the first is near Freuchie in the county of Fife, while the second is in Glenfarg, in the county of Perth.

Early Origins of the Patullo family

The surname Patullo was first found in Fife, where they held a family seat from very early times, and are conjecturally descended according to Historian, Hugh MacDonald, from the MacLullichs, who claim descent from Angus, grandson of Somerled, Lord of the Isles, the original name being Patilloch or Patillock.

Early History of the Patullo family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Patullo research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1305, 1423, 1452, 1585, 1690, 1715 and 1754 are included under the topic Early Patullo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Patullo Spelling Variations

Translation in medieval times was an undeveloped science and was often carried out without due care. For this reason, many early Scottish names appeared radically altered when written in English. The spelling variations of Patullo include Patilloch, Patillock, Patillo, Pattillo, Pattullo, Patullo, Petillo, Pettillo, Petullow, Pitilloch, Pitillo, Pittillo and many more.

Early Notables of the Patullo family

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Patullo migration to the United States +

The descendants of the Dalriadan families who made the great crossing of the Atlantic still dot communities along the east coast of the United States and Canada. In the American War of Independence, many of the settlers traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Clan societies and highland games have allowed Canadian and American families of Scottish descent to recover much of their lost heritage. Investigation of the origins of family names on the North American continent has revealed that early immigrants bearing the name Patullo or a variant listed above include:

Patullo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Andrew and Gerard Patullo, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1824