Map of England showing where the Barendse arms are recorded
The Barendse 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 Barendse 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 Barendse Family in England
The surname Barendse is a patronymic name, which means it was originally created to identify a person as the son of someone named Barend. The name Barend itself is a shortened form of the Germanic name Bernhard, which carries the meaning of a brave or strong bear. By the early 17th century, the Barendse family had established a presence in York, England, around 1620. During this period, families often moved across the North Sea between the Netherlands and England for trade and religious reasons. As the name became a fixed surname, it helped distinguish members of the family within their local community. Over time, the spelling evolved to reflect the linguistic habits of the regions where the family settled, eventually becoming the stable family name that is recognized today.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bernhard
Germanic elements meaning brave or bold bear.
This name
BarendsePatronymic form indicating son of Barend, a Dutch variant of Bernard.
also spelled
Barends
Barrends
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Meertens, P.J., Voornamen in Nederland, 1956
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
The National Archives, Kew, State Papers Domestic, James I, 1620
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
