Map of England showing where the Allgood arms are recorded
The Allgood arms were recorded in Northumberland, c. 1620.
Northumberland was border country facing Scotland, raided and fought over for three hundred years. Families held their land in return for defending it, and a defending household carried a shield.
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 Allgood 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 Northumberland.
Origin & History of the Allgood Family in England
The surname Allgood is a descriptive name that likely originated as a nickname for a person known for their kind or virtuous character. By the early 17th century, the family had established a strong presence in the county of Northumberland in Northern England. Historical records from 1620 confirm that members of the Allgood family were settled in this region, where they became prominent landowners and influential figures in local society. Over the following generations, the family expanded their reach across the borderlands, often serving in roles related to regional administration and the management of rural estates. Their deep roots in Northumberland allowed them to remain a stable and recognized part of the northern English gentry for several centuries.
Allgood Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Ealdgod
Old English elements meaning old or ancient and good.
This name
AllgoodA descriptive nickname for a person of virtuous or kind character.
also spelled
Allgode
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Hodgson, John. A History of Northumberland. 1827
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
