Brosche History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Germany

Early Origins of the Brosche family

The surname Brosche was first found in Suffolk, where the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 include an entry for Alice Brusch. Later the same rolls but in 1524, include entries for John Brosche and Robert Brusshe. 1

Many early surnames were representative of the profession to which the first bearer belonged. The word "brush" was the same in Middle English as it is today, and the name was probably first given to a man who made brushes. 2 3

In Normandy, the Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae lists Robert Bros in 1180 and Richard Broche in 1198 as holding lands there at that time. 4

Early History of the Brosche family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brosche research. Another 36 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1327 and 1524 are included under the topic Early Brosche History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brosche Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brush, Brusche, Brushe, Brusshe, Brosche and others.

Early Notables of the Brosche family

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Brosche migration to the United States +

Brosche Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Brosche, who immigrated to New York in 1853

The Brosche 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: Fuimus
Motto Translation: God and my country.

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)