Map of England showing where the Brame arms are recorded
The Brame arms were recorded in London, 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 Brame 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 Brame Family in England
The surname Brame is rooted in the linguistic traditions of medieval England, likely originating as a topographic name for someone who lived near a patch of brambles or thorny thickets. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in London, a city that served as the primary hub for trade, politics, and social mobility during the reign of King James I. Records from 1620 indicate that members of the Brame family were active participants in the urban life of the capital, navigating the bustling markets and growing parishes of a city on the cusp of global expansion. As London grew into a center of international commerce, families like the Brames often found themselves integrated into the professional and mercantile classes. Their presence in the city during this period suggests they were part of the steady migration of families who moved toward urban centers to seek new opportunities in the trades and crafts that defined the early modern economy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bram
Old Norse word meaning broom or gorse shrub.
This name
BrameA topographic name for someone who lived near a thicket of broom or gorse bushes.
also spelled
Breme
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. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858, PROB 11
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
