A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ange family of England.
Reg. 8250 · 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. four crosses formée ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Ange Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Ange arms are recorded
The Ange 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 Ange 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 Ange Family in England
The surname Ange carries a long history that likely traces back to the medieval period in England. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Ange family were well-established residents of York. During this era, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families living there often held roles as skilled tradespeople or local merchants. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older occupational or descriptive terms, possibly linked to the Middle English word for a messenger or a person with a gentle disposition. As the family grew, they became deeply woven into the fabric of northern English society, contributing to the local economy and the development of the city throughout the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Angelus
Latin term meaning messenger or divine envoy.
This name
AngeDerived from a medieval given name representing a heavenly messenger or angelic being.
also spelled
Anj
Angie
Angue
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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