A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Broadrick family of England.
Reg. 2669 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Erminois two bars wavy gu. on a chief az. an estoile of the first betw. two spears' heads, points upwards ar”
YorkHamphall Stubbs · York, c. 1620
Where the Broadrick Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Broadrick arms are recorded
The Broadrick arms were recorded in York, c. 1620.
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 Broadrick 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 York.
Origin & History of the Broadrick Family in England
The surname Broadrick is a topographical name that originated in Northern England, specifically within the historic county of Yorkshire. The name is derived from Old English roots, likely describing someone who lived near a wide ridge or a broad stretch of land. By the early 17th century, the family was well-established in the city of York, where records confirm their presence by 1620. During this era, members of the family were often involved in the local trade and civic life of the region. As the name spread from its rural origins into the urban center of York, it became a distinct marker of families who had deep roots in the northern landscape. Over time, the spelling evolved through various forms, but the connection to the geography of Yorkshire remained a central part of the family identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brad-ric
Old English elements meaning broad and powerful ruler.
This name
BroadrickDerived from a locative name referring to someone living near a broad ridge.
also spelled
Brodrick
Brodricke
Related arms
Brodrickvariant 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
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register, 1272–1759
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
