Map of England showing where the Bingham arms are recorded
The Bingham arms were recorded in England, c. 1614.
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 Bingham 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 Bingham Family in England
The surname Bingham is a locative name, meaning it originated from a specific place rather than a trade or personal characteristic. It is derived from the Old English words "bing," meaning a hollow or a bin, and "ham," which refers to a homestead or village. This suggests that the earliest members of the family were likely people who lived in or near a settlement known as Bingham, such as the town in Nottinghamshire. By the early 17th century, the family had established a presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Bingham family were living and working in York by 1614, where they integrated into the local community during a period of significant social and economic change in Northern England. Over time, the family name spread across the region as individuals moved for work, trade, and marriage, eventually becoming a recognized part of the local history in Yorkshire.
Bingham Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
binga-ham
A homestead belonging to the people of a man named Bing.
This name
BinghamDerived from an Old English place name referring to a settlement or meadow belonging to Bing's people.
also spelled
Byngham
Bingam
Related arms
Turbervilerecorded with Bingham, same area
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, 1614
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