Brawne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Etymology of Brawne

What does the name Brawne mean?

The Brawne surname finds its earliest origins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name is derived from Hildebrand,, an Old Norman name which means fiery sword.

Early Origins of the Brawne family

The surname Brawne was first found in Surrey where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Brawne family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brawne research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1604 is included under the topic Early Brawne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brawne Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Brawne are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Brawne include: Brawne, Brawn, Brawnes and others.

Early Notables of the Brawne family

Sir Hugh Brawne

Migration of the Brawne family to Ireland

Some of the Brawne family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 33 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brawne migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Brawne or a variant listed above:

Brawne Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Michael Brawne, who settled in New Hampshire in 1630

Contemporary Notables of the name Brawne (post 1700) +

Michael Brawne, Architect, author and teacher
Frances Brawne, fiancee of John Keats