| ![Show Contents]() Brasser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Anglo-Saxons of Britain first developed the name Brasser. It was a name given to someone who was a worker in brass. 1 Early Origins of the Brasser familyThe surname Brasser was first found in Somerset. However, one of the first record of the family was found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 as Richard de Brazur in Shropshire. 2 Early History of the Brasser familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brasser research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1327 is included under the topic Early Brasser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brasser Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Brasser have been found, including Brazier, Brasier, Braser, Brazer and others. Early Notables of the Brasser familyMore information is included under the topic Early Brasser Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Brasser family to Ireland
Some of the Brasser family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Brasser, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were:
Brasser Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Matwoins Brasser, aged 8, who immigrated to the United States, in 1914
- Pieter Brasser, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1919
- Levinus Brasser, aged 32, who landed in America, in 1919
- C. Brasser, who landed in America, in 1920
- Jan Brasser, aged 19, who immigrated to America, in 1924
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Amor patriae
Motto Translation: Love of my country.
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
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