Map of England showing where the Bundy arms are recorded
The Bundy arms were recorded in Worcester, c. 1620.
Worcestershire was orchard and farming country with a scattering of old manors. Its gentry were middling rather than great, but a manor was a manor, and holding one was what brought 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 Bundy 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 Worcester.
Origin & History of the Bundy Family in England
The surname Bundy is believed to have originated in England as a descriptive name or a nickname. It likely comes from the Old Norse word "bundi," which referred to a freeholder or a man who owned his own land. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Worcester. Records show that members of the Bundy family were living in this area by 1620, where they were integrated into the local community during a period of significant social change. As the family grew, they contributed to the local economy and participated in the daily life of the region. This early history reflects the broader movement of families who held stable positions in English society before many eventually sought new opportunities across the Atlantic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bundi
Old Norse term meaning a bond, tie, or dwelling inhabitant.
This name
BundyA locational surname for someone residing in a bonded or settled dwelling.
also spelled
Bunt
Bundt
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
Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, Worcester City Parish Records, 1620
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