Broé History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Broé can have three possible origins. It can be a Manx name, from MacVriew, or an Irish name, from Ó Brugha or Ó Brughadha. 1 Or the name could be of Norman descent, from the names de Berewa and de Bruth. Burrough and Burrowes are related to these Norman names, as their English derivatives meaning "dweller at a bower-house." Early Origins of the Broé familyThe surname Broé was first found in Queen's County and Kilkenny, where the Norman surnames de Berewa and de Burgh appear as early as 1190. In County Kildare, one Geoffrey Broy was outlawed as a robber in 1297. Early History of the Broé familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Broé research. Another 42 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1753 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Broé History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Broé Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Brew, Broe, Broy, Burrough, Burrowes and others. Early Notables of the Broé familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Broé Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Broé Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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: Audaces fortuna juvat Motto Translation: Fortune favours the bold.
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