A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Braddock family of England.
Reg. 5320 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Sa. a bend engr. ar. in the sinister chief an eagle displ. or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Braddock Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Braddock arms are recorded
The Braddock arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Braddock 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 England.
Origin & History of the Braddock Family in England
The surname Braddock is rooted in the landscape of Northern England, specifically within the historic county of Yorkshire. The name is topographical in origin, likely derived from the Old English words for a broad ridge or a hillside. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Braddock family were well-established residents of York. During this period, the city served as a vital hub for trade and administration, placing the family at the center of a bustling urban environment. As the family grew, they became integrated into the local community through various trades and civic duties. This early presence in York suggests that the family was deeply connected to the regional history of the North, living through a time of significant social and economic change in England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brad-ac
Old English words for broad and oak tree.
This name
BraddockRefers to someone who lived near a prominent or wide-spreading oak tree.
also spelled
Bradok
Braddok
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
