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![Show Contents]() Brinke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The origins of the Brinke name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in or near the settlement of Brinkley in the county of Cambridgeshire. Early Origins of the Brinke familyThe surname Brinke was first found in Cambridgeshire at Brinkley, a small village about 15 miles from Cambridge in the union of Newmarket, hundred of Radfield. 1 The village dates back to the late 12th century when it was first listed as Brinkelai and literally meant "woodland clearing of a man called Brynca," from the Old English personal name + "leah." 2 Early History of the Brinke familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brinke research. Another 35 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1546, 1550, 1583 and 1585 are included under the topic Early Brinke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brinke Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Brinke were recorded, including Brinkley, Bringley, Bringle, Bringlow, Bringley, Brinklow, Brinkley and many more. Early Notables of the Brinke familyNotables of this surname at this time include: - Henry Brinkelow (d. 1546), was an English satirist, the son of Robert Brinkelow, a farmer of Kintbury, Berkshire. He "began life as a Franciscan, or Grey Friar, but left the order, married, and became...
 Migration of the Brinke family to Ireland
Some of the Brinke family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 75 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brinke familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Brinke family emigrate to North America: John Brinklow who settled in New England in 1763; John Brinkley settled in New England in 1773; James Brinkley settled in New England in 1755.
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: Mutabimur
Motto Translation: Be changed
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
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