Map of England showing where the Brogley arms are recorded
The Brogley 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 Brogley 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 Brogley Family in England
The surname Brogley is rooted in the bustling urban landscape of seventeenth-century London. By 1620, members of the family were already established residents within the city walls, navigating a period defined by rapid population growth and significant social change. During this era, the name likely emerged from local naming customs or regional dialects common to the English capital. Families like the Brogleys often worked in the trades or merchant guilds that powered the London economy, contributing to the city's role as a global center for commerce. Living in such a dense environment, these early ancestors were part of the foundational fabric of London life, witnessing the transition of the city into a modern metropolis. Their presence in official records from this time suggests they were integrated into the civic and parish systems that governed daily life in early modern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Broglie
Derived from the Old French word for a marshy woodland area.
This name
BrogleyAn English locational surname referring to someone who lived near a swampy thicket or woodland.
also spelled
Brockley
Brokly
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
London Metropolitan Archives, St. Dunstan in the East Parish Registers, 1620
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, James I, 1620
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