A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bust family of England.
Reg. 0861 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Sa. a cross moline cantoned with four lions ramp. ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bust Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bust arms are recorded
The Bust 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 Bust 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 Bust Family in England
The family name Bust has deep roots in the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, York was a bustling center of trade and religion, and families like the Busts were often involved in the local craft guilds or the merchant community that defined the city’s economy. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific occupation, which was a common way for surnames to form in Northern England during the Middle Ages. As residents of a major urban hub, the early Bust family members would have navigated the social and political changes of the Stuart era, living through a time when York served as a vital northern capital. By establishing themselves in such a prominent location, the family became part of the long and complex story of northern English life, contributing to the local culture and history of the region for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bustum
Latin term referring to a funeral pyre or a burial place.
This name
BustAn occupational or topographic name likely denoting someone living near a burial mound or cemetery.
also spelled
Bustee
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
Collins, Francis, Register of the Freemen of the City of York, 1897
Yorvik Research Committee, The City of York: A History of the People, 1985
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
