Show ContentsBrithwin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Brithwin Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

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Etymology of Brithwin

What does the name Brithwin mean?

Brithwin is one of the oldest family names to come from the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from Brithwen, who held land in Hampshire when the Normans invaded in 1066.

Early Origins of the Brithwin family

The surname Brithwin was first found in Hampshire, where evidence suggests they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest of the 11th century.

Early History of the Brithwin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brithwin research. Another 153 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1148, 1296, 1332, 1349, 1369 and 1586 are included under the topic Early Brithwin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brithwin Spelling Variations

Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Brithwin has undergone many spelling variations, including Brightwen, Brightwin, Britewin, Brihtewin, Brithwen, Brictwen, Bryctwyne, Bryghtwyne and many more.

Early Notables of the Brithwin family

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Migration of the Brithwin family

To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Brithwin were among those contributors: William Brightwin, who arrived in New Jersey in 1678.

The Brithwin 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: Dominus Illuminatio Mea
Motto Translation: The Lord is my light.


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