A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Babington family of England.
Reg. 2769 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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. ten torteaux, four, three, two, and one, in chief a label of three points az”
NottinghamEast Brigford · Nottingham, c. 1620
Where the Babington Arms Were Recorded
Nottingham
Map of England showing where the Babington arms are recorded
The Babington arms were recorded in Nottingham, c. 1620.
Nottinghamshire had coal under it and forest across it, and both were worth money. Families who profited bought manors, and a manor was the ordinary reason for a family to take a coat 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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Babington 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 Nottingham.
Origin & History of the Babington Family in England
The surname Babington is of locational origin, meaning it was originally taken from a place name. It is derived from the Old English words for a settlement belonging to the followers or family of a man named Babba. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in Nottingham, where they were active members of the local community. Historical records from 1620 confirm that the family was well-integrated into the social and civic life of the region during this period. Over time, the name spread from its early roots in the English Midlands to become a recognized identifier for families living in various parts of the country. These early ancestors were typically involved in local trade and land management, which helped the family name persist through generations of English history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Babingatun
The settlement belonging to the people of Babba.
This name
BabingtonDerived from an Old English place name referring to the estate of Babba's descendants.
also spelled
Babinton
Babbinton
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Nottinghamshire Archives, Nottingham St Mary's Parish Registers, 1620
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names, 1960
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
