GULLON - Spanish ?

[tenspar]

Hi everyone

I have managed to trace my husband's family back to 1767 - David Gullon. The only information I have is that he was born in Scotland. However our local pub landlord is a 'Fifer' and he says that there are a lot of Spanish descent surnames along the East Coast as a result of sailors staying from the Spanish Armada in 1588. ( We believe the name GULLON to be of spanish origin )

Can anyone comment on this ? Is it true ? I would love to be able to go back further than 1767 - does anyone recognise the name GULLON ?

Many thanks as always

Mary

[L23]

Hi Mary

I always thought it a variation of Gullan which is a Scottish surname of territorial origin. Gullane in the parish of Dirleton, East Lothian.

 

[tenspar]

Mmm

Yes it is a bit confusing. We have a directory of Gullons in the world and the vast majority are in Spain and France - but Spain has by far the highest.
There are very few Gullons in the United Kingdom. Don't know what to think, as Gullan is very similiar to Gullon isn't it ?
I have found a small town called Gullon in Sweden - could they have come from there I wonder ?
Did the Spanish settle down in Scotland ?

Sorry for all the questions !

Mary

[MonicaL]

Hi Mary

With my half-Spanish hat on, the country origin of the name Gullon is I believe Spanish, what its meaning is I do not know.  However, be aware that as always there were many variants. Have a look at for example http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/gulin-family-crest.htm which lists some of them.

Regards.
Monica

[tenspar]

Hi Monica

Thanks for the info. My husband will be pleased you agree with him that the name GULLON comes from Spain as he is convinced of this fact !!

We would like to think it comes from Scotland but is of Spanish descent.

Can you tell me how it would be pronounced in Spanish ? Would it be like the H sound like the j is ?

Mary

[MonicaL]

Hi Mary

Yes it would and also normally with an accent over the 'O'.

Monica

[tenspar]

Thanks Monica

My teenage sons are very impressed now that they reckon they have Spanish blood !!!!!

Mary

[MonicaL]

Mary

Being half Spanish and half Scottish (born in Mexico City!), I highly recommend the mixture!

Regards.
Monica

[Ladydah]

Hi Mary,

My husband's family name is Gullon.  As we are from the Philippines, which was under Spanish colonial rule for over a hundred years, it is safe to say that it is a Spanish name.  My husband also has Spanish ancestors.  However, it is a surprise that they also have confirmed Chinese relatives, though their family name is spelled as Gollon.

Gullon is also pronounced by us as, Gulion, emphasis on the O.

Just wanted to add this for further information. 

Karla