A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Broxton family of Ireland.
Reg. 2392 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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 lion ramp. tail reflexed over the head sa”
Irelandc. 1657
Where the Broxton Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Broxton arms are recorded
The Broxton arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1657.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Dublin.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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.
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 Ireland.
Origin & History of the Broxton Family in Ireland
The surname Broxton is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, where it likely originated as a locational name referring to a "brook town" or a settlement situated near a stream. By the middle of the seventeenth century, members of the family had established a presence in Dublin, Ireland. This migration was part of a larger period of movement across the Irish Sea during the mid-1600s, a time when many English families relocated to urban centers in Ireland for trade, administration, or military service. The presence of the Broxton name in Dublin by 1657 suggests that these early ancestors were integrated into the city’s growing merchant and professional classes during a era of significant political and social transition. Over time, the family name evolved alongside the changing demographics of the region, maintaining its connection to its English origins while becoming a part of the historical fabric of Dublin.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brocc
An Old Irish word meaning badger.
This name
BroxtonDerived from a place name meaning badger town or badger settlement.
also spelled
Broxten
Broxtoun
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of British Surnames. 1958
National Archives of Ireland, Cromwellian Surveys and Land Grants, 1654–1659
National Archives (UK), State Papers Domestic, Ireland Series, 1657
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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