Brockfield History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Brockfield

What does the name Brockfield mean?

The origins of the Brockfield name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived by a field near a brook. The surname Brockfield is derived from the Old English words broc, which means brook, and feld, which means field.

Early Origins of the Brockfield family

The surname Brockfield was first found in Middlesex 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 Brockfield family

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Brockfield Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Brockfield were recorded, including Brookefield, Brockfield, Brooksfield, Brokefield and others.

Early Notables of the Brockfield family

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Migration of the Brockfield family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Brockfield family emigrate to North America: Joseph Brookfield who settled in New England in 1771; and Thomas Brookfield settled in New Castle County, Delaware in 1844. These two settlers would produce descendants all over North America..

The Brockfield 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: Beware the reaping