A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chittock family of England.
Reg. 2314 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. a bull pass. ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Chittock Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Chittock arms are recorded
The Chittock 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 Chittock 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 Chittock Family in England
The surname Chittock is believed to have originated in England, with early records placing members of the family in the historic city of York by the year 1620. During the seventeenth century, the name was often associated with families living in the northern regions of the country, where they likely worked as tradespeople or farmers. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older occupational or locational terms common to the Middle English period. As the family grew, individuals moved from York to other parts of England, eventually spreading the name across various counties. By studying local parish registers and tax documents from the early 1600s, historians can trace how these early ancestors lived and contributed to the growth of their local communities during a time of significant social change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Chet
Old English term for a cottage or a small dwelling.
This name
ChittockA topographical name for someone who lived in or near a small cottage or hut.
also spelled
Chittoke
Related arms
Chittokevariant 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, Percy Hide and Wilson, Richard Middlewood, A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Records: Parish Registers, 1620
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
bullValour and generosity
bullValour and generosity
