A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bromage family of Ireland.
Reg. 8034 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
helmetWisdom and security in defence
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. a chev. embattled or, betw. three esquires' helmets ppr”
WorcesterWorcester, c. 1647
Where the Bromage Arms Were Recorded
Map of Ireland showing where the Bromage arms are recorded
The Bromage arms were recorded in Worcester, c. 1647.
Worcestershire was orchard and farming country with a scattering of old manors. Its gentry were middling rather than great, but a manor was a manor, and holding one was what brought 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 Ireland in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Ireland when the Bromage 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 Worcester.
Origin & History of the Bromage Family in Ireland
The Bromage family name has deep roots in the English Midlands, with historical records confirming their presence in the city of Worcester as early as 1647. The name is believed to be locative in origin, likely derived from a specific place or settlement in the region that no longer exists or has had its name altered over the centuries. During the seventeenth century, families in this area were often tied to the local wool trade or agricultural labor, which defined the daily lives of early ancestors. As the family established itself in Worcester, they became part of the growing urban population during a period of significant political and social change in England. By tracking these early records, we can see that the Bromage name was already well-integrated into the local community long before the industrial shifts of later centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Broom-hage
A hedge or enclosure where broom shrubs grow.
This name
BromageDerived from a topographical location characterized by the presence of broom plants near a boundary or hedge.
also spelled
Bromedge
Bromwich
Related arms
Bromwichvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, Quarter Sessions Rolls, 1647
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
helmetWisdom and security in defence
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
helmetWisdom and security in defence
