Broad Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Broad

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Where did the English Broad family come from? What is the English coat of arms/family crest? When did the Broad family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the history of the family name?

The name Broad is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a stout person. The surname Broad is derived from the Old English word brode, which means broad. This in turn is derived from the Old English word brad, which has the same meaning.

Spelling 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 Broad have been found, including Broad, Brod and others.

First found in Somerset where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes:

Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
Known spelling variations
Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
First settlers to North America
Notable contemporary bearers of the name
A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)

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 powerful new nations. Among early immigrants of the Broad surname to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: Mary Broad who settled in Virginia in 1738; Robert Broad settled in New England in 1773; Thomas Broad settled in Virginia in 1637.

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Some noteworthy people of the name Broad

William J Broad, American journalist and author, who has twice shared the Pulitzer Prize
Charles Broad (1828-1879), New Zealand (English born), justice of the peace, goldfields administrator, and magistrate
Sir Charles Broad, English Army officer
Charlie Dunbar Broad (1887-1971), English philosopher
Graham Broad (b. 1957), English, rock drummer
William Broad (b. 1955), English singer, who uses the stage name "Billy Idol."
Major CH Broad,

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Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Broad family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.

Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...

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Family Crests: Timeline

Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...

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Family Crests: Elements

In the Broad coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin...

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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate

We encourage you to study the Broad genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records...

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Broad Family Crest Products

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Anniversary products for the name Broad.

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Armorial histories

Armorial histories for the name Broad.

Ceramics

Ceramics featuring the family crest for the surname Broad.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms for the name Broad.

Downloads

Downloads with the family crest for the name Broad.

Family Crest

Family Crest for the name Broad.

Family Tree

Family Tree with a Broad coat of arms.

Hand Painted Plaques

Hand Painted Plaques proudly displaying the Broad family crest.

Keychains

Keychains with a Broad coat of arms.

Mouse pads

Mouse pads with the coat of arms for the name Broad.

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New Products for the Broad family crest.

Packages

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Plaques and Frames

Plaques and Frames with the coat of arms for the name Broad.

Surname Histories

Surname Histories for the name Broad.

Symbolism

Symbolism revealing the family crest for the surname Broad.

Travel Mugs

Travel Mugs proudly displaying the Broad family crest.

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The Broad Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Broad Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.