A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brome family of England.
Reg. 1927 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Sa. on a chev. ar. three bunches of broom vert, seeded or”
WarwickCamden · Warwick, c. 1620
Where the Brome Arms Were Recorded
Warwick
Map of England showing where the Brome arms are recorded
The Brome arms were recorded in Warwick, c. 1620.
Warwickshire lay in the middle of England, and its landed families were spread evenly across it rather than gathered in one corner. A great many held a single manor each, and each of those holdings brought its own claim to 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 Brome 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 Warwick.
Origin & History of the Brome Family in England
The family name Brome is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, likely originating as a topographic surname for people who lived near a patch of broom, a common yellow-flowering shrub. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the town of Warwick. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Brome family were active participants in the social and civic life of this historic market town. During this period, the family was well-integrated into the local community, often appearing in parish registers and legal documents that tracked property ownership and trade. Their steady presence in Warwick suggests that they were settled, land-holding individuals who played a role in the development of the region during the transition into the Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
brōm
Old English word for the broom shrub or gorse plant.
This name
BromeA topographic surname for someone who lived near a place where broom shrubs grew.
also spelled
Broom
Brum
Related arms
Broomvariant spelling
Aubreyrecorded with Brome, same area
Bowlesrecorded with Brome, same area
Bownerecorded with Brome, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Dugdale, William. The Antiquities of Warwickshire. 1656
Warwickshire County Record Office, Parish Registers of St Mary’s Church, Warwick, DR 296/1
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