Boulcott Family History

From Bulcote (Notts), which is recorded as Bulecote in 1086, Bolcote in 1269, and Bullecote in 1280. The place-name derives from Old English *bula ‘bull’ + cot ‘cottage’.

Perhaps it also originates from Bowcote in North Nibley or Bowcote Knoll in Uley (both Gloucs), which are recorded as Bollecote in the 13th century, or from other similarly named places.

The Gloucs place-names derive from Old English cot ‘cottage’, with an uncertain first element, perhaps bol ‘tree-trunk, stump, log’.

See Buckoke.

See Balcock.