Broadmeado History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Broadmeado

What does the name Broadmeado mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Broadmeado comes from the family having resided near an expansive meadow. The surname Broadmeado is derived from the Old English words brad, which means broad, and mæd, which means meadow.

Early Origins of the Broadmeado family

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

Early History of the Broadmeado family

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Broadmeado Spelling Variations

Broadmeado has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Broadmeadow, Brodmed, Bradmedowe, Brodemedowe, Bradmead, Brodmeade and many more.

Early Notables of the Broadmeado family

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Migration of the Broadmeado family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Broadmeados to arrive on North American shores: S. Broadmeadow, who arrived in New Jersey in 1830.

The Broadmeado 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: Semper Fidelis
Motto Translation: Always faithful.