A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boorman family of England.
Reg. 5687 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Ar. on a bend engr. gu. betw. two hop-vines with poles ppr. growing out of mounts vert three stags' heads cabossed or”
KentKent, c. 1620
Where the Boorman Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of England showing where the Boorman arms are recorded
The Boorman arms were recorded in Kent, c. 1620.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats of 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 Boorman 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 Kent.
Origin & History of the Boorman Family in England
The Boorman family name is deeply rooted in the history of Kent, England, where members of the family were firmly established by the early seventeenth century. The name is believed to be locative or occupational in origin, likely derived from the Middle English term for a dweller near a boundary or a gate. During the 1600s, the Kentish landscape was defined by small agricultural communities and thriving market towns, providing a stable environment for families like the Boormans to settle and grow. Records from this era show that they were often involved in local farming and trade, which allowed them to become integrated into the social fabric of their parishes. By the time the family was documented in 1620, they had already become a recognized part of the regional population, contributing to the local economy and community life that characterized the English countryside during the Stuart period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Burman
An inhabitant of a bower or a dwelling place.
This name
BoormanA person who lived in a cottage or small house, often serving as a servant or tenant.
also spelled
Bourman
Bowrman
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
C.W. Bardsley, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Kent Archives, Archdeaconry of Canterbury Wills and Administrations, 1620
P.H. Reaney, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
