Broucklehurst History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The surname Broucklehurst is generally thought to be of toponymic origin, from a place name located near Accrington, Lancashire. The name is made up of three elements "brock," or "broc" in Middle English, which means "badger," "le," which is most likely a reduction of "hole" or "hollow," and "hurst," or "hyrst" in Old English which denotes a wooded hill. Thus together, this name describes some sort of clearing in the woods, where badgers lived.

Early Origins of the Broucklehurst family

The surname Broucklehurst was first found in the Lancashire Assize Roll where a Ralph de Brockolhurst is mentioned in 1246, Robert de Brokhollhurst is mentioned 1247, a bearer of Brocholehurste is listed in 1294, and a Brocholehirst in 1296.

Early History of the Broucklehurst family

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Broucklehurst Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bracklehurst, Brackleyhurst, Brocclehurst, Brochelhurst, Brochlehurst, Brocholehirst, Brocholhirstes, Brockelhurts, Brockhillhirst, Brocklahurst, Brocklehirst, Brocklehurst, Brocklehust, Brockleshurst, Brockleurst, Brockleyhurst, Brocklyhurst, Broclehurst,Broculhurst,Brodgleahurst,Broglayhurst,Broglehurst,Brocklauss,Broklehurst,Brokhollhurst,Brooklehurst,Broucklehurst,Brouklehurst,Brucklehurst and many more.

Early Notables of the Broucklehurst family

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Migration of the Broucklehurst family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Brocklehurst, an English convict brought to America from Middlesex county in 1762; Robert Brocklehurst, whose Oath of Allegiance was recorded in Philadelphia in 1813.

The Broucklehurst Motto +

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: Veritas me dirigit
Motto Translation: Let the Truth Guide Me