A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cabron family of England.
Reg. 7572 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
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)
“Per fesse ar. and sa. six crosses (another, cross crosslets) botonnée counterchanged”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Cabron Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Cabron arms are recorded
The Cabron 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 Cabron 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 Cabron Family in England
The history of the Cabron family name in England is closely tied to the movement of people across the North Sea during the early seventeenth century. Records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of York by 1620, a time when the region was a bustling hub for trade and religious migration. The name itself is believed to have roots in the linguistic traditions of Northern France and the Low Countries, suggesting that the family likely arrived in England as part of the waves of skilled workers and merchants seeking new opportunities in the textile and mercantile industries. By settling in York, the early Cabrons integrated into a society defined by its medieval layout and growing economic influence. Over the following decades, the family became part of the local fabric of the city, contributing to the development of the community while maintaining their distinct ancestral identity within the English landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Capro
Latin term for a goat or a billy goat.
This name
CabronA nickname for a person perceived to have goat-like traits or a stubborn nature.
also spelled
Cabrun
Cabronne
Kabron
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward, History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York, 1822
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic: James I, SP 14
York City Archives, York House Books, B 14
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
