A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bennette family of England.
Reg. 1353 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. betw. three garbs or, two shepherd's crooks in saltire of the second”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bennette Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bennette arms are recorded
The Bennette 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 Bennette 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 Bennette Family in England
The family name Bennette is a variant of the name Bennett, which originated as a medieval diminutive of the Latin name Benedictus, meaning blessed. By the early 17th century, the name had become well-established throughout England, including the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the family were living in York by 1620, a time when the city served as a major northern hub for trade and religious life. During this period, families with this surname were often involved in local commerce or skilled crafts, helping to shape the social fabric of the region. As the family grew, they moved through various English counties, carrying the name forward as a common identifier for those who valued their lineage and community ties.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Benedictus
Latin term meaning blessed or well spoken of.
This name
BennetteA medieval diminutive form of Benedict, signifying one who is blessed.
also spelled
Benet
Benett
Related arms
Beneffh, or Bennettesame arms
Benetvariant spelling
Benettvariant spelling
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
