A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brodin family of England.
Reg. 8925 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 bend engr. sa”
NorthamptonNorthampton, c. 1620
Where the Brodin Arms Were Recorded
Northampton
Map of England showing where the Brodin arms are recorded
The Brodin arms were recorded in Northampton, c. 1620.
Northamptonshire was grazing and hunting country in the middle of England, thick with manor houses. Its families were numerous and long-settled, and a settled landed family almost always ended up with 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 Brodin 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 Northampton.
Origin & History of the Brodin Family in England
The surname Brodin is historically rooted in Northern Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive name or a reference to a specific geographic location. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established a presence in Northampton, England, appearing in local records by 1620. During this period, Northampton was a bustling center for trade and leather production, which often attracted families seeking new opportunities in commerce. As these early ancestors settled into the community, they became part of the social fabric of the town during a time of significant religious and political change in England. The persistence of the name in parish registers and local documents from this era suggests that the family integrated successfully into the local economy and maintained a steady presence in the region for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brode
Old English term for a broad or wide physical stature.
This name
BrodinA patronymic surname denoting the son of a man with a broad build.
also spelled
Brodin
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Northamptonshire Archives, Northampton All Saints Parish Registers, 1620
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
