A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bromwich family of England.
Reg. 4053 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
vol / wingsSwiftness and protection
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. three hawks' lures sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bromwich Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bromwich arms are recorded
The Bromwich arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
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 Bromwich 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 Bromwich Family in England
The surname Bromwich is a locative name, meaning it originally identified people by the place where they lived. It is derived from the Old English words "brom," meaning broom or gorse, and "wic," which refers to a dairy farm or a small settlement. By the early 17th century, members of the Bromwich family had established a presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that individuals bearing this name were active in the local community during a time when York was a major center for trade and religious life in Northern England. As families moved between regions for work or marriage, the name spread from its likely origins in the West Midlands to other parts of the country, eventually becoming a permanent fixture in the social records of the city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bromwich
Broom or gorse plant growing near a village or dwelling place.
This name
BromwichDerived from a location in Staffordshire, referring to a settlement situated near broom-covered land.
also spelled
Bromewich
Related arms
Bromagevariant spelling
Bromewich, or Bomwichvariant spelling
Bromwiohvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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