A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Allibone family of England.
Reg. 8145 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Vert on a bend ar. three crosses formée fitchée az”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Allibone Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Allibone arms are recorded
The Allibone arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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 Allibone 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 Allibone Family in England
The surname Allibone is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname in medieval England. Linguistic experts suggest that the name likely evolved from the Old French phrase "a la bone," which translates to "at the good" or "the good one." This suggests that the earliest people to carry the name were perhaps known for their positive character or reputation within their local communities. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Allibone family were well-established in the city of York. During this period, families in York often played active roles in the city’s vibrant trade and religious life, and the Allibones were no exception as they integrated into the social fabric of Northern England. Over the centuries, the name transitioned from a spoken descriptor into a permanent family identifier that has been passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Alibon
Derived from the Old French personal name Alibon or Albon.
This name
AlliboneA locative or patronymic surname likely originating from an Old French personal name meaning noble or bright.
also spelled
Alybone
Alibon
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
