Pilly History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Pilly

What does the name Pilly mean?

The Pilly surname is generally thought to be habitational name from either the place name Pillay, in southern Yorkshire; or Pilley in Hampshire. These place names are both thought to derive from the Old English word "pil" or "pile," meaning a "post," and "leah," which refers to a clearing in the woods.

Early Origins of the Pilly family

The surname Pilly was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Pilley. The Norman influence of English history dominated after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. The family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire near Sheffield.

Early History of the Pilly family

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Pilly Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pilley, Pillet, Pilly, Pillay and others.

Early Notables of the Pilly family

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Migration of the Pilly family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Pilley, who arrived in America in 1734; Thomas Pilley, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1834; Mark Pilley, who arrived in Nebraska in 1871; and Harry Pilley, who came to Canada in 1894..