Broomfield History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the name Broomfield date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Broomfield family lived near an area of open land covered with broom, which is a type of shrub which usually has small yellow flowers. The surname Broomfield may also be derived from residence in one of the places called Broomfield in the counties of Kent, Essex, or Somerset, or in one of the settlements called Bromfield in Cumberland (Cumbria) or at Broomfield in Shropshire. Early Origins of the Broomfield familyThe surname Broomfield was first found in Cumberland where their ancient manor and estates were at Hames Hall. They became one of the distinguished families of Cumberland. They also became responsible for the defense of the East March of the English Scottish border along with the Greys and the Dunnes. The place name was first spelt Brounefled (c. 1125) and was derived from the Old English words brom + fled. 1 One of the earliest records of the name was Edmund de Bromfield (Edmund Bromfeld or Bramfield) (died 1393), an English Benedictine monk of Bury St. Edmunds who became bishop of Llandaff. 2 Early History of the Broomfield familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Broomfield research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1550, 1604, 1610, 1621, 1622, 1624, 1631, 1636, 1647, 1650, 1666, 1672, 1683, 1689, 1704 and 1733 are included under the topic Early Broomfield History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Broomfield 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 Broomfield 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 Broomfield include: Broomfield, Broomfeild, Bromfield, Broomfelde and many more. Early Notables of the Broomfield familyNotables of this surname at this time include: Broomfield RankingIn the United States, the name Broomfield is the 9,731st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3
Many 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 Broomfield or a variant listed above: Broomfield Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Broomfield Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Broomfield Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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