A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aune family of England.
Reg. 5177 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 birds betw. two cottises in bend sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Aune Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Aune arms are recorded
The Aune 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 Aune 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 Aune Family in England
The surname Aune has deep roots that trace back to the rugged landscapes of Scandinavia, particularly Norway, where the name originated as a topographical term. In the Old Norse language, the word "aun" described a piece of land that had been cleared or a small farmstead nestled in a valley. Families often adopted this name to identify themselves by the specific location where they lived and worked. By 1620, members of the family had established a presence in York, England, suggesting that these early ancestors were likely part of the maritime trade networks that connected Northern Europe to the British Isles. As they settled in this historic city, the name evolved from a simple description of a farm into a permanent family identifier that was passed down through generations. This transition highlights how a family’s identity was once tied directly to the physical earth they cultivated and the migration paths they traveled.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Old Norse 'auðr'
Wealth, prosperity, or fortune.
This name
AuneA topographic name for someone who lived near a river or stream.
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Rygh, Oluf. Norske Gaardnavne (Norwegian Farm Names), 1897
Bjorvand, Harald and Lindeman, Fredrik Otto. Våre arveord: Etymologisk ordbok (Our Inherited Words: Etymological Dictionary), 2007
Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York. Archbishop of York Probate Records, 1620
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
