A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brampton family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2376 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Or, two lions pass. gu”
IrelandCaermarthen, c. 1645
Where the Brampton Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Brampton arms are recorded
The Brampton arms were recorded in Caermarthen, c. 1645.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Dublin.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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 Ireland in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Ireland when the Brampton arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Ireland.
Origin & History of the Brampton Family in Ireland
The Brampton name first appeared in Ireland during a period of significant political and social transition in the mid-seventeenth century. By 1645, records confirm that members of the family were established in Dublin, a city that served as the primary administrative and commercial hub of the country at the time. Their presence in the capital suggests they were likely involved in the professional or mercantile classes that defined Dublin’s urban growth during the mid-1600s. While the name originates from English roots, the family’s migration to Ireland placed them within a complex landscape of shifting land ownership and administrative change. Over the following decades, these early residents helped integrate the name into the local social fabric, moving from new arrivals to documented inhabitants of the city’s growing neighborhoods.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. three round buckles or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Brampton Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Brampton arms are recorded
The Brampton 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 Ireland when the Brampton 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 Brampton Family in England
The surname Brampton is a locative name, meaning it originated from individuals who lived in or hailed from one of the several places in England named Brampton. These locations typically derive from the Old English words "brom," meaning broom or gorse, and "tun," meaning an enclosed settlement or farmstead. By the time members of the family were documented in York in 1620, the name had already been established in various English counties for centuries. During this era, families often moved toward growing urban centers like York to pursue new opportunities in trade or administration. As these individuals settled into city life, they carried the name forward, linking their personal identities to the rural landscapes of their ancestral origins. This transition from small village roots to the bustling streets of northern England highlights the mobility of families during the early seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bram-tun
A settlement or enclosure overgrown with brambles or thorny bushes.
This name
BramptonDerived from Old English, referring to a farmstead or village located near a thicket of brambles.
also spelled
Bramton
Related arms
Beaufaissame arms
Blomefieldrecorded with Brampton, same area
Gurdonrecorded with Brampton, same area
Reynoldsrecorded with Brampton, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey, A.D. 1654–1656
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1985
Dublin City Library and Archive, Dublin City Council Records, 1640–1650
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
