Broaddus History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestry of the name Broaddus dates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It comes from when the family lived in Cheshire where the name is derived from a now unknown place in the east of that county. The place-name Broadhurst is derived from the old English terms brade, which meant broad or wide, and hurst, a word that meant forest or wood. 1 Early Origins of the Broaddus familyThe surname Broaddus was first found in Cheshire where "the Broadhursts have long been inhabitants of Prestbury and Gawsworth." 2 Alternatively, the name could have originated from "a manor in the parish of Horsted Keynes, co. Sussex" 3 or another source notes that the name was also "a location name in Lincolnshire." 4 Early History of the Broaddus familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Broaddus research. Another 41 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Broaddus History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Broaddus 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 Broaddus have been found, including Broadhurst, Brodhurst and others. Early Notables of the Broaddus familyMore information is included under the topic Early Broaddus Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Broaddus RankingIn the United States, the name Broaddus is the 8,504th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 5
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. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Broaddus, or a variant listed above: Broaddus Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Broaddus Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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: Sapere et tacere Motto Translation: To be wise and silent.
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