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Briouse Coat of Arms / Briouse Family CrestThe surname BRIOUSE was an occupational name 'the worker at the brewhouse' one who helped in the making of ale. It was also a locational name from Briouse in Orne, which is probably from a Gaulish word meaning muddy. Occupational surnames originally denoted the actual occupation followed by the individual. At what period they became hereditary is a difficult problem. Many of the occupation names were descriptive and could be varied. In the Middle Ages, at least among the Christian population, people did not usually pursue specialized occupations exclusively to the extent that we do today, and they would, in fact, turn their hand to any form of work that needed to be done, particularly in a large house or mansion, or on farms and smallholdings. In early documents, surnames often refer to the actual holder of an office, whether the church or state. Early records of the name mention William de Braiose in the Domesday Book of 1086, and the family of Briouze were lords of the Rape of Bramber in Sussex. Other records mention Walter filius Hugh del Breuhous, documented during the reign of Edward I (1272-1307). Hugo del Brewhouse of Yorkshire, was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379. Henry Wyley and Ann Brewhouse were married at St. Peter, Cornhill, London in 1703. Baptised. Sarah, daughter of Stephen Brewhouse, St. James's, Clerkenwell, London in 1739. Alice de Brewe, 1273, County Yorkshire. William de Brewe of Yorkshire, was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379. The small villages of Europe, or royal and noble households, even large religious dwellings and monastries, gave rise to many family names, which reflected the occupation or profession of the original bearer of the name. Following the Crusades in Europe in the 11th 12th and 13th centuries a need was felt for an additional name. This was recognized by those of gentle birth, who realised that it added prestige and practical advantage to their status. At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield, and embroidered on his surcoat, the draped and flowing garment worn over the armour. |
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