A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brabyn family of England.
Reg. 9210 · 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”
LancasterDocker · Lancaster, c. 1664
Where the Brabyn Arms Were Recorded
Lancaster
Map of England showing where the Brabyn arms are recorded
The Brabyn arms were recorded in Lancaster, c. 1664.
Lancashire was divided among a great many small landed families, more than most northern counties. Estates were passed down whole rather than split up, so the same names hold the same ground for centuries in the records.
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 II of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles II of England
1660–1685
Reigning in England when the Brabyn 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 Lancaster.
Origin & History of the Brabyn Family in England
The family name Brabyn is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of northern England, with documented evidence placing the family in Lancaster as early as 1664. During the seventeenth century, the region around Lancaster was a hub of trade and agricultural activity, and families like the Brabyns were often integrated into the local parish systems that governed daily life. The name itself is thought to be a locative surname, which means it likely originated from a specific place or a small settlement that no longer exists by that exact name today. As the family established their presence in Lancashire, they became part of the local social fabric, participating in the civic and religious record-keeping that defined the era. By tracking these early entries in parish registers, historians can see how the family maintained a consistent presence in the region for generations, contributing to the local community through their work and their ties to the land.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brabant
A historical region in the Low Countries of Western Europe.
This name
BrabynA locational surname for someone who originated from the Brabant region.
also spelled
Brabine
Brabynne
Braben
Related arms
Northrecorded with Brabyn, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Lancashire Archives, Bishop's Transcripts of the Parish of Lancaster, 1664
Lancashire Archives, Parish Registers of St Mary, Lancaster, 1664
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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
