A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Antingham family of England.
Reg. 7764 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Sa. a bend ar. in dexter point a crescent gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Antingham Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Antingham arms are recorded
The Antingham 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 Antingham 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 Antingham Family in England
The surname Antingham is a locative name, meaning it originated from a specific place rather than a trade or a personal characteristic. It is derived from the village of Antingham in Norfolk, which was recorded in the Domesday Book as "Antingham." Families who moved away from this village often adopted the name to identify their place of origin. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Antingham family had established a presence in the city of York. During this period, York was a major center for trade and administration in Northern England, suggesting that these early family members were likely involved in the city's growing merchant class or local craft guilds. Their migration from the rural landscapes of Norfolk to the bustling urban environment of York reflects the broader movement of families seeking new economic opportunities in seventeenth-century England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Antingaham
The homestead or village belonging to the people of Anta.
This name
AntinghamA locative surname originating from a village in Norfolk, denoting a settlement of Anta's people.
also spelled
Antingham
Antynghamme
Antinghamme
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names, 1960
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Domesday Book: Great Domesday, 1086
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
