A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Austill family of England.
Reg. 8826 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Ar. a saltire raguly vert”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Austill Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Austill arms are recorded
The Austill 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 Austill 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 Austill Family in England
The Austill family name has deep roots in Northern England, with historical documentation confirming the presence of family members in the city of York as early as 1620. The name likely evolved as a variation of older occupational or locational surnames common in the Yorkshire region during the seventeenth century. During this period, York served as a vital hub for trade and administration, which allowed families like the Austills to establish themselves within the local community. As the family grew, they participated in the typical life of a bustling English city, often appearing in parish registers and local legal documents that tracked births, marriages, and property ownership. These early records provide a glimpse into a family that was well-integrated into the social fabric of Northern England long before many of their descendants eventually migrated to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Augustus
Derived from the Latin word meaning venerable, majestic, or noble.
This name
AustillA diminutive or variant form indicating a descendant of someone named Augustus.
also spelled
Austel
Astell
Astill
Related arms
Astellvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Records: Parish Registers of St. Martin-le-Grand, York, 1620
Collins, Francis, Register of the Freemen of the City of York from the City Records, 1897
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
