Map of England showing where the Aurelius arms are recorded
The Aurelius 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 Aurelius 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 Aurelius Family in England
The name Aurelius finds its roots in the ancient Roman world, where it functioned as a prominent family name derived from the Latin word for golden. While the name was famously held by Roman emperors, its presence in England suggests a long history of migration and cultural adoption across Europe. By 1620, records confirm that members of the family had established themselves in the historic city of York. During this period, York served as a major center for trade and religious life in Northern England. Families living there at the time often worked in skilled crafts or local commerce, contributing to the steady growth of the city. The arrival of the Aurelius name in this region reflects the movement of people who carried classical traditions into the evolving social landscape of seventeenth-century Britain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aureus
Latin word meaning golden or gilded.
This name
AureliusDerived from a Roman family name signifying one who is golden or of gold.
also spelled
Aurelius
Aurell
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Palliser, D. M., Tudor York, 1979
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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