A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chanon family of England.
Reg. 4205 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 chev. gu. two couple closes or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Chanon Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Chanon arms are recorded
The Chanon 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 Chanon 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 Chanon Family in England
The surname Chanon has deep roots in the historic city of York, where records confirm family members were established as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families like the Chanons were often integrated into the local merchant or craft guilds that defined the city's economy. The name itself likely evolved from occupational or locational origins, reflecting the way surnames were commonly adopted in Northern England during the late medieval and early modern periods. As residents of a major administrative hub, these early ancestors would have lived through significant shifts in English society, including the political tensions that preceded the English Civil War. By maintaining a presence in such a prominent city, the Chanon family was part of the steady growth of urban life in Yorkshire, contributing to the local community through their daily work and civic participation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
canonicus
Latin term for a member of a religious order or clergyman.
This name
ChanonAn occupational surname for someone who served as a canon or church official.
also spelled
Channone
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
North Yorkshire County Record Office, Parish Register Transcripts for the City of York, PR/YOR
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