Brooks Family Crest framed artprint

The Brooks Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.

The origin of the name Brooks

Brooks is a classic topographic surname of English origin, derived from the Old English broc, describing one who lived near a brook, stream, or marshy meadow. Widespread across Cheshire, Lancashire, and the West Midlands, the family held influential manorial seats throughout northern and central England. Codified in early feudal rolls, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire (Oliver del Brok) and the 1379 Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire.

The symbolism of the Brooks coat of arms

Distinctive and dignified, the Brooks coat of arms features a black shield charged with three golden escallop shells. In heraldry, the black shield denotes wisdom, constancy, and dignity under trial, while the golden escallop shells are traditional emblems of honourable service, pilgrimage, and steadfast faith across distant lands. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a brown beaver, an emblem of industriousness, skill, and perseverance. Catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884) for Brooks of Flitwick Manor, Bedfordshire, and Lancashire.

Historical figures

Phillips Brooks (1835–1893): American Episcopal bishop and author who wrote the beloved Christmas hymn 'O Little Town of Bethlehem'.
Mel Brooks (b. 1926): Iconic American filmmaker, actor, and comedian legendary for directing classic satirical comedies.
Garth Brooks (b. 1962): Record-breaking American country music singer and songwriter, one of the best-selling solo artists in music history.

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order

This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.