A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bragg family of England.
Reg. 9286 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. a chev. vert betw. three bulls pass. gu”
SomersetshireSomersetshire, c. 1620
Where the Bragg Arms Were Recorded
Somersetshire
Map of England showing where the Bragg arms are recorded
The Bragg arms were recorded in Somersetshire, c. 1620.
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 Bragg 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 Somersetshire.
Origin & History of the Bragg Family in England
The surname Bragg is rooted in Old English, originating from the word "brag," which historically described a person who was full of spirit, lively, or bold. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Somersetshire, England. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Bragg family were settled in this region, where they likely worked as landowners or farmers. During this period, families often lived in the same rural areas for generations, helping to solidify the name within the local community. As the family grew, their influence spread through the English countryside, eventually leading some members to seek new opportunities in the American colonies. This transition marked the beginning of the family name’s journey from a local English identity to a broader international presence.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
brag
Middle English term meaning lively, spirited, or bold.
This name
BraggA nickname for a person who was considered lively, spirited, or boastful.
also spelled
Brage
Braig
Related arms
Bragevariant spelling
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
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Somerset Archives, Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bullValour and generosity
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bullValour and generosity
