A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chamon family of England.
Reg. 2075 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bordureA difference between branches of one family
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. a lion ramp. ar. within a bordure gobonated of the second and or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Chamon Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Chamon arms are recorded
The Chamon 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 Chamon 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 Chamon Family in England
The family name Chamon has roots that likely trace back to the linguistic shifts occurring in Northern Europe during the medieval period. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Chamon family were well-established residents of York, England. During this era, York served as a vital hub for trade and craftsmanship, suggesting that early ancestors were likely integrated into the city’s bustling mercantile or artisan classes. The name itself reflects the movement of people across borders, as it shares phonetic similarities with regional names found in parts of France and the Low Countries. As these families settled in Northern England, they adapted to the local social structure while maintaining their unique identity. Over the following decades, the family became a part of the local fabric of York, contributing to the city’s long history of industry and community development.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Champ
A field or open expanse of land.
This name
ChamonA topographic name for someone who lived near a field or open country.
also spelled
Chamond
Chamoun
Related arms
Chamounvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York. Archbishop of York Diocesan Records
Palliser, D. M. Tudor York, 1979
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bordureA difference between branches of one family
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bordureA difference between branches of one family
lionCourage, strength and royalty
