A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bayman family of England.
Reg. 9340 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. a chev. betw. three bulls' heads ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bayman Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bayman arms are recorded
The Bayman 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 Bayman 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 Bayman Family in England
The surname Bayman is believed to have originated in England as an occupational name, likely referring to a person who worked as a bailiff or a manager of an estate. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Bayman family were active participants in the local community during this period. As York was a major center for trade and administration in Northern England, families living there often held roles that connected them to the city’s merchant guilds or legal systems. Over time, the name evolved through various spellings as it moved through different regions, but its roots remain tied to the social and professional structures of early modern English society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
baec
Old English term for a stream or a brook.
This name
BaymanA dweller by a stream or a person who lived near a brook.
also spelled
Baymon
Baiman
Baymen
Beyman
Related arms
Beymanvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bullValour and generosity
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bullValour and generosity
