| ![Show Contents]() Bragger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of BraggerWhat does the name Bragger mean? The proud Norman name of Bragger was developed in England soon after Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It was name for a cheerful or lively person. The name stems from the Old English root, bragge, which means lively, gay, or active. A Norman derivation is slightly different, and suggests that the word stems from the root braggi, which means a hero, or man of great accomplishment. 1 Early Origins of the Bragger familyThe surname Bragger was first found in Somerset where Walter Bragge was listed in the Assize Rolls of 1243. A few years later in Cambridgeshire, Henry Brag was listed in the Assize Rolls of 1260 2 and later in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273. 3 The Register of the University of Oxford list Edward Bragge in 1573 and Edmund Bragge in 1601. 3 Early History of the Bragger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bragger research. Another 177 words (13 lines of text) covering the year 1100 is included under the topic Early Bragger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bragger Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Bragger have been found, including Bragg, Brag, Braggs, Bragge and others. Early Notables of the Bragger familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bragger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bragger family to IrelandSome of the Bragger family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 31 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Emigration to Australia included the Second Fleet of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Second Fleet - Mr. John Bragger, (William, Thomas), British settler convicted in Shrewsbury (Salop), England in 1789, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Admiral Barrington" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 4
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: Fidelis et constans
Motto Translation: Faithful and steadfast.
- Arthur, William , An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. London: 1857. Print
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 4th February 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships
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