A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brabon family of England.
Reg. 4120 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. on a fesse humettée gu. three leopards' faces or”
DevonshireLondon · Devonshire, c. 1629
Where the Brabon Arms Were Recorded
Devonshire
Map of England showing where the Brabon arms are recorded
The Brabon arms were recorded in Devonshire, c. 1629.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in England when the Brabon arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Devonshire.
Origin & History of the Brabon Family in England
The surname Brabon is deeply rooted in the rural landscape of Devonshire, where records confirm the family was well-established by the early seventeenth century. The name likely evolved as a locational or descriptive identifier, reflecting the way families were identified in small, tight-knit farming communities during the late Middle Ages. By 1629, members of the Brabon family were active participants in the local economy and social life of the region, often appearing in parish registers that tracked baptisms, marriages, and burials. These early ancestors were typically yeoman farmers or tradespeople who helped shape the development of their local parishes. Over generations, the family name became a permanent fixture in the county, serving as a testament to their long-standing presence and contribution to the history of southwest England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brabant
A region in the Low Countries historically associated with the Duchy.
This name
BrabonAn occupational or habitational name for someone who originated from the Brabant region.
also spelled
Braban
Braben
Related arms
Braban, or Brabantvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service, Parish Registers of Devon, 1629
Hoskins, W.G., Devon, 1954
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
