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![Show Contents]() Braddent History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Cornwall in southwestern England provides the original birthplace of the surname Braddent. As populations grew, people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. Unlike most Celtic peoples, who favored patronymic names, the Cornish predominantly used local surnames. This was due to the heavy political and cultural influence of the English upon the Cornish People at the time that surnames first came into use. Local surnames were derived from where a person lived, held land, or was born. While many Cornish surnames of this sort appear to be topographic surnames, which were given to people who resided near physical features such as hills, streams, churches, or types of trees, many are actually habitation surnames derived from lost or unrecorded place names. The name Braddent history began in South Northamptonshire at the village of Bradden. Early Origins of the Braddent familyThe surname Braddent was first found in South Northamptonshire at Bradden, a village and civil parish which dates back the Domesday Book 1 where it was listed as Bradene. The name literally means "broad valley" derived from the Old English words "brad" + "denu" 2 Early History of the Braddent familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Braddent research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1683 and 1724 are included under the topic Early Braddent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Braddent Spelling VariationsCornish surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The official court languages, which were Latin and French, were also influential on the spelling of a surname. Since the spelling of surnames was rarely consistent in medieval times, and scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings of their surname in the ancient chronicles. Moreover, a large number of foreign names were brought into England, which accelerated and accentuated the alterations to the spelling of various surnames. Lastly, spelling variations often resulted from the linguistic differences between the people of Cornwall and the rest of England. The Cornish spoke a unique Brythonic Celtic language which was first recorded in written documents during the 10th century. However, they became increasingly Anglicized, and Cornish became extinct as a spoken language in 1777, although it has been revived by Cornish patriots in the modern era. The name has been spelled Braddon, Bradden and others. Early Notables of the Braddent familyNotable amongst the family at this time was Captain John Braddon, Magistrate and Lieutenant of Cornwall.
Lawrence Braddon (d. 1724), was an English politician, the second son of William Braddon of Treworgy, in St. Genny's, Cornwall. "When the Earl of Essex died in the Tower in 1683, Braddon adopted the belief that he had been murdered, and worked actively to collect sufficient evidence to prove the murder. He set on foot inquiries on the subject in London, and when a rumour reached him that the news of the earl's death was known at Marlborough on the very...
Another 95 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Braddent Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Braddent family to Ireland
Some of the Braddent family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Braddent familyA search of the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Braddent: Thomas Braddon who settled in Virginia in 1732.
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: Aut mors aut libertas
Motto Translation: Either death or liberty.
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
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