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Brugh
The surname Bruch appears to be locational in origin, and is believed to be associated with the Dutch, meaning "One who lived at, or near the bridge."
If in fact the origins of the Bruch surname is of Dutch ansestorie, then Brugman or Bruchman would be the old Dutch form of Bruch or Brugh. Here is a copy of the Brugman Coat of Arms:
In the Congressinal Library, Washington, D.C., there are four Coat Of Arms assigned to the surname Bruch. Records are to be found in "Johannas Baptiste Rietsap's Record Of German Arms", Vol. 1, pg. 314, and 332. Names as follows:
Bruch Province Rhen
Bruch (Chevaliers) Allen
Bruch or Brough Province Rhen
Bruch (Von Den) Westphalia
Because the right to carry arms is a privelege attached to a certain branch of a family, a genealogy must have proof of a family relationship, before you can claim a certain coat of arms as your own; therfore these Coats of Arms are posted only as historical novelties of the Bruch family line.
Here is a brief history on how the Coat of Arms originated:
The warriors of the Middle Ages wore a metal suit of armor for protection. Since this suit of armor included a helmet that completely covered the head, a knight in full battle dress was unrecognizable. To prevent friend from attacking friend during the heat of battle it became necessary for each knight to somehow identify himself. Many knights accomplished this by painting colorful patterns on their battle shields. These patterns were also woven into cloth surcoats which were worn over a suit of armor, thus was born the term "Coat of Arms".
As this practice grew more popular, it became more and more likely that two knights unknown to each other might be using the same insignia. To prevent this, records were kept that granted the right to a particular pattern to a particular knight. His family also shared his right to display these arms. In some instances, these records have been preserved and/or compiled into book form. The records list the family name and an exact description of the Coat of Arms granted to that family.
The Bruch' Coats Of Arms Illustrated bellow are graphics, created by Larry J. Brugh. If you want a copy of one or more of these graphics please E-mail me.
Bruch: From Germany.
Coat Of Arms: Per fess; 1 argent a demi-lion naissant from the partition or with a sword argent in the paw dexter, the guard of sword or, 2 bert a palisade of wood with three pales and one stick horizontal per fess in the point.
Helmet: Crowned
Crest: The lion issuant.
Lambrequins: and bert.
Bibliography: Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietsap, Volume I page 314
Or, yellow or gold - Generosity.
Silver or White (Argent) - Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)- Constancy or grief
Vert or green - Hope, joy and sometimes loyalty in love.
Demi-lion naissant with Sword - Rise from the upper line
Black Fess - Military belt or girdle of honor.
Wood palisade - a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground; for defence.
Crest: Gold Crown (Royal or seigniorial authority.) The lion issuant (Arising from).
Bruch: From Germany.
Coat Of Arms: Or a shield gules on the heart.
Crest: Two Or wings with the arms of the shield.
Bibliography: Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietsap, Volume I page 314
Or, yellow or gold - Generosity.
Gules or red - Military fortitude and magnanimity.
Red shield - Military A defender.
Crest: Gold Wings with Arms- Celebrity, sometimes protection or coverture.
Bruch: From Germany.
Coat Of Arms: Argent; sable fess, 1 argent a shield, 4 sable rounds over 5 sable rounds, 2 argent 3 sable rounds. over 2 sable rounds over 1 sable round.
Crest: Two Or, wings with one sable round.
Bibliography: Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietsap, Volume I page 332
Silver or White (Argent) - Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable) - Constancy or grief
Sable Roundles - pellet, ogress, or gunstone(cannon ball)
Black Fess - Military belt or girdle of honor.
Crest: Gold wings with black round- Celebrity, sometimes protection or coverture.
Bruch: From Germany.
Coat Of Arms: Arg a cheveron between three mullets sable
Creast: a demi-eagle displayed sable
Bibliography: Burke's General Armory
Silver or White (Argent) - Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable) - Constancy or grief
Sable Chevron
Creast Sable Demi Eagle
Sabel Mullet (five point star)- Denotes some Divine quality bestowed from above, mark of third son.
Bruch (French armorial blazon)
Coat Of Arms: D'or à une vertenelle de gueules. (a shield with a gold field on which is a red hinge-pin)
Or, yellow or gold - Generosity.
Gules or red - Military fortitude and magnanimity.
Red Hing Pin - Unknown
Some Definitions:
The Brugh (Bruch) family line is of Dutch/German origin.
The origin of the word "German" is uncertain but its means
"one who shouts as a warrior" or "a neighbor," or even perhaps "neighbors who shout."
Burg, Burh (OE) 'fortress, fortified town, town' (*bhergh-2): BOROUGH, BURGH, BURROW, -BURY (as in CANTERBURY).
Burch (MDu) 'town' (*bhergh-2): BURGOMASTER.
SYLLABICATION: bur·go·mas·ter NOUN:
The principal magistrate, comparable to a mayor, of a city or town in the Netherlands,
Flanders, Austria, or Germany. ETYMOLOGY: Partial translation of Dutch burgemeester:
burg, town (from Middle Dutch burch) meester, master.
Side Note:
Until about 1100 A.D. in Europe people had been called by only one name.
Then as the population grew, it became increasingly confusing to refer to a quarter or a third of the population as Friedrich or Karl. Therefore they began to add a second name to differentiate families and identify individuals.
The four main sources for these second names were from:
The bearer's occupation,
The bearer's town or place of origin,
The parent's name,
Some particular characteristic of the person.