A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ainge family of England.
Reg. 6464 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Az. a chev. erm. betw. three crosses pattée ar”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Ainge Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Ainge arms are recorded
The Ainge arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Ainge arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Ainge Family in England
The family name Ainge is rooted in the linguistic shifts of medieval England, likely originating as a descriptive nickname or a locational identifier. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a clear presence in London, a bustling hub of trade and social mobility. Records from 1620 confirm that individuals bearing the name were active participants in the city’s dense urban landscape during the reign of King James I. At this time, London was a center of rapid growth, and families like the Ainges were often involved in the city’s expanding merchant guilds or local parish life. This period marked a transition for many families as they moved from rural origins into the professional and administrative structures of the capital. Their presence in the city during this era suggests they were part of the foundational fabric of London’s historical development.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Angelus
A messenger or divine attendant from the Greek word angelos.
This name
AingeA patronymic or occupational name derived from a nickname for someone resembling an angel.
also spelled
Aynge
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
London Metropolitan Archives, St. Dunstan in the East, Stepney: Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1600–1630
Reaney, P. H. and Wilson, R. M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury: Will Registers, 1620
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