A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brind family of England.
Reg. 8208 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
handFaith, sincerity and justice
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
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. on a chev. betw. three hands couped and bendways sinister sa. as many spears' heads of the first”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Brind Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Brind arms are recorded
The Brind 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 Brind 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 Brind Family in England
The surname Brind is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Northern England, with documented evidence placing the family in the city of York as early as 1620. The name likely originated as a locative surname, which means it was used to identify individuals based on the specific place where they lived or worked. Etymologists often link the name to Old English roots describing a steep slope or a clearing made by burning vegetation, suggesting that the earliest ancestors were likely farmers or laborers who settled on cleared land. By the seventeenth century, the Brind family had established a presence in York, a city that served as a major hub for trade and administration. Living in such a prominent urban center during this period indicates that the family was likely integrated into the local merchant or craft guilds that defined the economic life of the city. Over time, the family name became a permanent fixture in the region, reflecting the steady movement and social development of families living in the historic heart of Yorkshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brynd
Old English term referring to a steep slope or hillside.
This name
BrindA topographical surname for someone who lived near a prominent hill or steep bank.
also spelled
Brynd
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, 1991
Hey, David, The Oxford Guide to Family History, 2002
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
handFaith, sincerity and justice
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
handFaith, sincerity and justice
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
