Map of England showing where the Albritton arms are recorded
The Albritton arms were recorded in Devonshire, 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 Albritton 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 Devonshire.
Origin & History of the Albritton Family in England
The family name Albritton is a variant of the English surname Albright, which traces its roots back to the Old English personal name Aethelberht. This name combines the elements for noble and bright, suggesting that early ancestors were viewed as distinguished members of their community. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the county of Devonshire. During this period, families in the region were often tied to the land through farming or local trade, and the name likely evolved as it was recorded by clerks who spelled it based on how it sounded in the local dialect. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of southwestern England, eventually participating in the migration patterns that would carry the name across the Atlantic to the American colonies.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Albright
Derived from the Old English personal name Aethelbeorht meaning noble bright.
This name
AlbrittonA locational surname referring to someone from a settlement associated with the Albright family.
also spelled
Albertyn
Alberten
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Hanks, Patrick and Hodges, Flavia, A Dictionary of Surnames, 1988
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service, Parish Registers of Devon, 1620
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