A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barbor family of England.
Reg. 4039 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ar. two chevronels betw. three fleurs-de-lis gu. in the centre chief point a cinquefoil of the last”
LincolnStamford · Lincoln, c. 1620
Where the Barbor Arms Were Recorded
Lincoln
Map of England showing where the Barbor arms are recorded
The Barbor arms were recorded in Lincoln, c. 1620.
Lincolnshire was rich farming country, and its wealth was spread across many middling families. Households of that size bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Barbor 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 Lincoln.
Origin & History of the Barbor Family in England
The surname Barbor is an occupational name that originated in medieval England, derived from the Old French word "barbier." During the Middle Ages, a barber was not just a person who cut hair, but also a skilled professional who performed minor surgeries and dental work. By the time members of the family were documented in Lincoln in 1620, the name had become well-established throughout the region. Families bearing this name often lived in bustling market towns where their services were in high demand for both grooming and medical care. As the family settled into the social fabric of Lincoln, they transitioned from itinerant tradespeople into permanent members of the local community. This shift reflects the broader history of English surnames, where a professional title eventually became a permanent family identifier passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
barba
Latin word meaning beard.
This name
BarborAn occupational surname for a barber or someone who trimmed beards.
also spelled
Barber
Barbour
Related arms
Barbervariant spelling
Barbourvariant spelling
Barnewellrecorded with Barbor, same area
Caverecorded with Barbor, same area
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, 1958
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Lincolnshire Archives, Lincoln City Council Records: Quarter Sessions and Civic Papers, 1620
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cinquefoilHope and joy
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cinquefoilHope and joy
