A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bainton family of England.
Reg. 5857 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Erm. a bend fusilly gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bainton Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bainton arms are recorded
The Bainton 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 Bainton 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 Bainton Family in England
The surname Bainton is a locative name, meaning it originated from a specific place rather than a trade or personal characteristic. It is derived from the village of Bainton, which is located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The name itself comes from Old English roots, combining the word for a bean field with the word for a farm or settlement. By the early 17th century, members of the family were well-established in the city of York. These early ancestors likely moved from the rural countryside into the urban center as the city grew into a hub for trade and administration. Living in York during the 1620s placed the family in a period of significant social change, as the city remained a vital religious and political center in Northern England. Over time, the family name spread from these Yorkshire roots as individuals sought new opportunities in other parts of the country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bainton
Derived from the Old English personal name Beorn and tun meaning settlement.
This name
BaintonRefers to a farmstead or village belonging to a person named Beorn.
also spelled
Baynton
Related arms
Bayntonvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-Names, 1960
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
