A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brynne family of England.
Reg. 8080 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Az. a lion ramp. ar. guttée de sang”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Brynne Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Brynne arms are recorded
The Brynne 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 Brynne 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 Brynne Family in England
The family name Brynne carries deep roots tied to the landscape of Northern England, specifically within the historic city of York. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were already established residents in this region. The name itself is thought to be topographical, likely derived from Old Norse or Old English terms referring to a steep hill or a ridge. This suggests that the earliest ancestors of the Brynne line were people who lived near a prominent slope or a high piece of ground. As they settled in York, the family became part of the city’s vibrant merchant and trade culture during the early seventeenth century. Their presence in such a significant urban center indicates that they were likely involved in the local economy, contributing to the growth and daily life of the city during a period of great social change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bryn
A Welsh word meaning hill or mound.
This name
BrynneDerived from a topographical feature referring to someone who lived near a hill.
also spelled
Bryn
Brinne
Brin
Brine
Brins
Related arms
Brinvariant spelling
Brinevariant spelling
Brinsvariant spelling
Brynvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
York Minster Library, Parish Registers of St. Michael le Belfrey, York, 1620
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
