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![Show Contents]() Braziel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Braziel is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a worker in brass. 1 Early Origins of the Braziel familyThe surname Braziel 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 Braziel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Braziel research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1327 is included under the topic Early Braziel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Braziel Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Braziel are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Braziel include Brazier, Brasier, Braser, Brazer and others. Early Notables of the Braziel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Braziel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Braziel RankingIn the United States, the name Braziel is the 9,735th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3  Migration of the Braziel family to Ireland
Some of the Braziel 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. Migration of the Braziel familyMany English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Braziel or a variant listed above: Captain Richard Brazier, one of the earliest settlers in the United States, who joined the Illinois Regiment and then the Crockett Regiment in the War of Independence in 1770..
| Contemporary Notables of the name Braziel (post 1700) | + |
- Maureen Braziel, American Women's Judo silver medal heavyweight and bronze medalist in the 1971 British Open
- Larry Braziel (b. 1954), retired American NFL football player who played with the Baltimore Colts (1979-1981) and the Cleveland Browns (1982-1985)
- Angie Braziel (b. 1976), American gold medalist Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) player
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)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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