Oldis Family History

This name originates from an unrecorded Middle English male personal name *Aldhise* or *Oldhise* which represents Old English *Ealdhyse*. The name is composed of the elements eald, meaning 'old', and hyse, meaning 'young man' or 'warrior'. This type of compound name can be found in the historical text Domesday Book with examples such as Old English *Brūnhyse*, *Godhyse*, and *Lēofhyse*.

Additionally, it is suggested that this name may be a variant of *Aldous*. However, the lack of early bearers in East Anglia until the 19th century implies that the more likely origin of this name is the aforementioned compound formation through later migration.