Brouomb History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Scotland

Brouomb comes from the ancient Dalriadan clans of Scotland's west coast and Hebrides islands. The name comes from the Gaelic name Maca'Bhriuthainn, which literally means the son of a judge.

Early Origins of the Brouomb family

The surname Brouomb was first found in on the Isle of Islay. Later, Andro McBrome, the burgess of Kirkcudbright, was charged with intromitting with pirates, 1576. Joannes McBromius appears in 1655 with his name in Latin form and Margaret McKbroome in the parish of Stonykirk, 1684. 1

Early History of the Brouomb family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brouomb research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1685 is included under the topic Early Brouomb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brouomb Spelling Variations

The translation of Gaelic names in the Middle Ages was not a task undertaken with great care. Records from that era show an enormous number of spelling variations, even in names referring to the same person. Over the years Brouomb has appeared as MacBroom, MacBrayne and others.

Early Notables of the Brouomb family

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Migration of the Brouomb family

Many of the ancestors of Dalriadan families who arrived in North America still live in communities along the east coast of Canada and the United States. In the American War of Independence many of the original settlers traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries the ancestors of many Scots began recovering their collective national heritage through Clan societies, highland games, and other patriotic events. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Brouomb or a variant listed above: Lough MacBrane settled in South Carolina in 1716; Patrick MacBraan settled in Pennsylvania in 1871.

The Brouomb 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: Fortis ceu leo fidus
Motto Translation: As strong as a dependable lion.

Citations +

Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)