A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Arnet family of Britain.
Reg. 7056 · Britain, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au chev. de sa., acc. en chef de deux étoiles de gu. et en p. d'un croiss. du même. C.: un croiss. d'or. D.: SPERATUM ET COMPLETUM.”
Britainc. 1629
Where the Arnet Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of Britain showing where the Arnet arms are recorded
The Arnet arms were recorded in Britain, c. 1629.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Kent.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats of 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 Britain in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Britain when the Arnet arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Britain.
Origin & History of the Arnet Family in Britain
The family name Arnet has deep roots in the English county of Kent, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1629. During the seventeenth century, Kent was a bustling region shaped by its proximity to London and its role as a gateway to continental Europe. Families in this area often worked in agriculture, trade, or maritime industries, reflecting the diverse economy of the coastal landscape. The name itself likely evolved from older Germanic or Old French naming traditions that were common in England following centuries of linguistic change. As the Arnet family established themselves in the local community, they became part of the long history of Kentish residents who helped build the social and economic foundations of the region during a time of significant national transition.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Arn
A Germanic element meaning eagle.
This name
ArnetDerived from a nickname for someone with the qualities of an eagle or a dweller near an eagle's nest.
also spelled
Arnett
Arnete
Arnit
Related arms
Arnot d'Arnotsimilar arms
Four (du) de Pradesimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
The National Archives, Kew. Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, PROB 11
Hasted, Edward. The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, 1797
Kent History and Library Centre. Parish Registers of Kent, 1600–1700
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
