A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Banger family of England.
Reg. 5272 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
ermineDignity and rank
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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, a chev. betw. three leopards' faces gu. on a chief sa. three plates charged with an erm. spot of the last”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Banger Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Banger arms are recorded
The Banger 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 Banger 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 Banger Family in England
The family name Banger traces its roots to the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were well-established by the year 1620. During the early 17th century, York served as a vital northern hub for trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Bangers were often integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive occupational surname or a nickname, a common practice in medieval England where names were frequently derived from a person’s daily tasks or distinct personal traits. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the city, navigating the turbulent religious and political shifts of the Stuart era. By settling in such a prominent urban center, the early Bangers were positioned to participate in the local governance and economic life that defined York during this period of English history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bang
A Middle English term referring to a blow or a strike.
This name
BangerAn occupational surname for a person who worked as a beater or striker.
also spelled
Bangare
Bangar
Related arms
Bangarevariant spelling
Bangorvariant 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 Probate Records
Collins, Francis, Register of the Freemen of the City of York, 1897
North Yorkshire County Record Office, Parish Registers of York St. Martin-cum-Gregory
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
ermineDignity and rank
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
ermineDignity and rank
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
