A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chauncy family of England.
Reg. 8866 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Or, three chev. engr. gu”
NorthamptonshireNorthamptonshire, c. 1620
Where the Chauncy Arms Were Recorded
Northamptonshire
Map of England showing where the Chauncy arms are recorded
The Chauncy arms were recorded in Northamptonshire, c. 1620.
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 Chauncy 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 Northamptonshire.
Origin & History of the Chauncy Family in England
The surname Chauncy originates from the village of Chauncy in the French region of Normandy. Following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, members of the family settled across the British Isles and eventually established deep roots in the county of Northamptonshire. By the early 17th century, the family had become well-established in this area, with records confirming their presence there by 1620. During this period, the family was known for its involvement in local governance and religious life, which helped them maintain a prominent status within the community. Their migration from France to England reflects the broader movement of families who shaped the social and cultural landscape of the English countryside over several hundred years.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Canciaci
A Gallo-Roman personal name derived from the Latin name Cancius.
This name
ChauncyRefers to someone who originated from the town of Chauncy in Normandy.
also spelled
Chauncey
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Fowler, William Chauncey, Memorials of the Chaunceys, including President Chauncy, his ancestors and descendants, 1858
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