A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barantyne family of England.
Reg. 1274 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
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)
“Sa. (another, az.) three eagles displ. ar”
BuckinghamshireBuckinghamshire, c. 1620
Where the Barantyne Arms Were Recorded
Buckinghamshire
Map of England showing where the Barantyne arms are recorded
The Barantyne arms were recorded in Buckinghamshire, c. 1620.
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 Barantyne 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 Buckinghamshire.
Origin & History of the Barantyne Family in England
The Barantyne family name is deeply rooted in the history of Buckinghamshire, where members of the lineage were firmly established by the early seventeenth century. The name likely evolved from regional naming traditions where families were identified by their connection to specific geographic locations or local landmarks. During the 1600s, families in this area often lived in small, tight-knit agrarian communities where they contributed to the local economy through farming and trade. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social fabric of the county, appearing in parish registers and legal documents that tracked births, marriages, and land ownership. This period was a time of significant social change in England, and the Barantyne family’s presence in Buckinghamshire reflects the broader movement of families settling into stable, long-term communities during the early modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Barentin
A locative name derived from a village in Normandy, France.
This name
BarantyneAn English habitational surname denoting someone who originated from the town of Barentin.
also spelled
Barantine
Barrantine
Related arms
Barantinevariant spelling
Barrantinevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Chibnall, A. C., Sherington: Fiefs and Fields of a Buckinghamshire Village, 1965
Lipscomb, George, The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham, 1847
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
