Brandson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Brandson

What does the name Brandson mean?

The origins of the Brandson name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Brandson was originally derived from a family having lived in one of several similarly-named settlements. Places called Branston were found in the counties of Leicester, Lincolnshire, and Staffordshire. The settlement of Brandeston was found in Suffolk. Brandiston was in Norfolk, while places called Braunston existed in Leicester and Northamptonshire.

Early Origins of the Brandson family

The surname Brandson was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Brandson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brandson research. Another 171 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1500, 1568, 1623 and 1708 are included under the topic Early Brandson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brandson Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Brandson include Branson, Bransone, Bransom, Brandson, Bransoun and many more.

Early Notables of the Brandson family

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Migration of the Brandson family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Thomas Branson who sailed to Maryland in 1775 and William Branson to Philadelphia in 1866.

The Brandson 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: Dum spiro spero
Motto Translation: While I have breath, I hope.