A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Berryman family of England.
Reg. 6217 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
horseReadiness to serve king and country
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. a chev. betw. three horses pass. sa”
DevonshireDevonshire, c. 1620
Where the Berryman Arms Were Recorded
Devonshire
Map of England showing where the Berryman arms are recorded
The Berryman arms were recorded in Devonshire, 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 Berryman 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 Devonshire.
Origin & History of the Berryman Family in England
The surname Berryman originated in England as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a prominent hill or a fortified enclosure. By the early 17th century, the family had established a strong presence in the county of Devonshire. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the family were settled in this region, where they likely worked as farmers or tradespeople within the local rural communities. During this period, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Beryman or Beriman, reflecting the phonetic habits of clerks and scribes at the time. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the social and economic life of the West Country, contributing to the development of the local parishes and villages that defined the landscape of Devonshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Burh-mann
Old English terms for a fortified enclosure and a person.
This name
BerrymanA person who lived near or worked within a fortified town or castle.
also spelled
Beriman
Berrymen
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
The National Archives, Devon Quarter Sessions Records, QS 1/1
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
horseReadiness to serve king and country
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
horseReadiness to serve king and country
