Map of England showing where the Bubb arms are recorded
The Bubb arms were recorded in Carlisle, 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 Bubb 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 Bubb Family in England
The surname Bubb is rooted in the medieval tradition of using nicknames to identify individuals within a community. It likely originated as a pet name or a term of endearment, possibly derived from the Middle English word "bub," which referred to a young boy or a small child. By the early 17th century, the family had established a clear presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Bubb family were living and working in this region during a time of significant social and economic change in Northern England. As these early ancestors navigated life in a bustling cathedral city, they helped cement the name as a fixture of the local population. Over the following generations, the family continued to grow and integrate into the fabric of English society, carrying their name forward from those early days in York.
Bubb Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Bubba
A Germanic pet name or term of endearment for a brother.
This name
BubbA medieval nickname derived from a term of endearment for a young boy or brother.
Related arms
Bohunrecorded with Bubb, same area
Goodenoughrecorded with Bubb, same area
Halowtonrecorded with Bubb, same area
Harclarecorded with Bubb, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Cottle, Basil, The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames, 1967
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
The National Archives, Lay Subsidy Rolls for the City of York
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