A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Allingham family of England.
Reg. 0645 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Or, three lozenge buckles az”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Allingham Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Allingham arms are recorded
The Allingham 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 Allingham 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 Allingham Family in England
The Allingham family name is rooted in the history of Northern England, with records confirming their presence in the city of York by the year 1620. The name itself is locational in origin, meaning it likely began as a way to identify people who lived in or near a specific settlement. Linguists believe the name stems from Old English roots, specifically referring to the homestead or enclosure belonging to the followers of a man named Alla. During the early seventeenth century, families like the Allinghams were often part of the growing merchant and artisan classes that defined the urban life of York. As the city served as a major hub for trade and administration, these early family members likely contributed to the local economy through skilled labor or commerce. Over time, the name spread from these northern roots as family members moved across the country to seek new opportunities, though the connection to the historic streets of York remains a defining part of their early identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aella
Old English personal name meaning all or whole.
This name
AllinghamRefers to the settlement or homestead belonging to the followers of Aella.
also spelled
Allingam
Alingam
Allinghamme
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, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
The National Archives, Lay Subsidy Rolls for the City of York, 1620
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buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
