A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cardin family of England.
Reg. 3933 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 bend gu. three lions' heads erased or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Cardin Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Cardin arms are recorded
The Cardin 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 Cardin 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 Cardin Family in England
The surname Cardin has deep roots that trace back to the medieval period, often appearing in records across England and France. By the year 1620, historical documentation confirms that members of the Cardin family were established residents of York. During this era, families with this name were frequently involved in local trade and craftsmanship, which helped them integrate into the growing urban economy of northern England. The name itself is thought to be derived from occupational or descriptive origins, reflecting the daily lives and social standing of those who first carried it. As these individuals settled in cities like York, they contributed to the local community through their work and civic participation, helping to solidify the family name in the regional history of the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Carduus
Latin word for thistle or a prickly plant.
This name
CardinA topographic name for someone who lived near a patch of thistles.
also spelled
Carden
Cardon
Related arms
Cardenvariant spelling
Cardonvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
