A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bondy family of England.
Reg. 3492 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
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)
“Or, a bend, and two bendlets enhanced vert”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bondy Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bondy arms are recorded
The Bondy 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 Bondy 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 Bondy Family in England
The history of the Bondy name is deeply connected to the vibrant city of York, where records confirm family members were established by the year 1620. During this period, York served as a major northern hub for trade and administration, placing the family at the center of English social and economic life. The name itself likely evolved from a descriptive term or a place name, reflecting the common practice of identifying individuals by their location or their role within a local community. As residents of a historic walled city, early members of the family would have navigated the transition from the Elizabethan era into the Stuart period, witnessing significant changes in both local governance and national identity. By living in such a prominent urban center, the family was well-positioned to participate in the bustling markets and civic activities that defined life in seventeenth-century Yorkshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bonda
Old English term referring to a peasant farmer or householder.
This name
BondyA locational surname derived from a place in England, likely meaning a settlement of free tenants.
also spelled
Bondie
Bondey
Bundey
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Palliser, D.M., Tudor York, 1979
Raine, Angelo, Medieval York: A Topographical Survey Based on Original Sources, 1955
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
York City Archives, House Books of the City of York
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
