A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Carveth family of England.
Reg. 3235 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
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)
“Ar. a chev. (sometimes, engr.) betw. three talbots pass. sa”
CornwallCarveth · Cornwall, c. 1620
Where the Carveth Arms Were Recorded
Cornwall
Map of England showing where the Carveth arms are recorded
The Carveth arms were recorded in Cornwall, c. 1620.
Cornwall was a county apart, with its own language and its own tight-knit gentry. Tin and the sea made money there, and families who made it bought land, which is what brought arms with it.
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 Carveth 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 Cornwall.
Origin & History of the Carveth Family in England
The surname Carveth originates from the rugged landscape of Cornwall, a region in the far southwest of England known for its distinct Celtic heritage. The name is locational in nature, likely derived from the Cornish words for a fortified place or a camp. By the year 1620, records confirm that the Carveth family was well-established within this area, particularly in the parishes surrounding the Lizard Peninsula. During this period, the family members were often involved in local agriculture and the mining industries that defined the Cornish economy. Because Cornwall remained somewhat isolated from the rest of England due to its geography, the family name remained concentrated in this specific region for many generations. These early ancestors lived through a time of significant social change, yet they maintained deep roots in the coastal communities where the name first appeared.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ker-vedh
Cornish words meaning hedge or enclosure and wood or trees.
This name
CarvethDerived from a Cornish place name referring to an enclosure located near a wooded area.
also spelled
Carvith
Carvitt
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Padel, O.J., A Popular Dictionary of Cornish Place-Names, 1988
Cornwall Archives, Parish Register Transcripts for the Deanery of Kerrier, 1600–1650
Henderson, Charles, The Cornish Church Guide and Parochial History of Cornwall, 1925
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
