A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barnard family of England.
Reg. 6553 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
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. two greyhounds endorsed ar”
HampshireHampshire, c. 1620
Where the Barnard Arms Were Recorded
Hampshire
Map of England showing where the Barnard arms are recorded
The Barnard arms were recorded in Hampshire, 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 Barnard 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 Hampshire.
Origin & History of the Barnard Family in England
The surname Barnard is a variation of the name Bernard, which originates from the Germanic words for bear and brave. During the Middle Ages, this name became popular across Europe because of the influence of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. By the early seventeenth century, families carrying this name were well-established in the county of Hampshire in England. These early members of the Barnard family were often involved in local agriculture and trade, which allowed them to build stable lives in the English countryside. Their presence in Hampshire by 1620 suggests that they were part of a long-standing community of families who helped shape the rural landscape of southern England during the transition into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bernhard
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bear and hardy or brave.
This name
BarnardA patronymic surname signifying a descendant of someone with the name meaning brave bear.
also spelled
Bernard
Related arms
Banardvariant spelling
Bernardvariant spelling
Birnardvariant spelling
Allyerecorded with Barnard, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1997
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
