A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chun family of England.
Reg. 5484 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Vert, on a chief ar. three palets gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Chun Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Chun arms are recorded
The Chun 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 Chun 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 Chun Family in England
The surname Chun holds a distinct place in history, with early records confirming that members of the family were established in the city of York by 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious transition, and families living there were often deeply integrated into the local merchant or craft guilds. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects or occupational descriptions common to Northern England, reflecting the linguistic shifts of the seventeenth century. As these early ancestors navigated the social and economic landscape of the Stuart era, they contributed to the local community through their trades and civic participation. By tracing their presence back to this specific time and place, we gain a clearer picture of how the family became a part of the historical fabric of Yorkshire long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ceol
Old English term meaning ship or keel.
This name
ChunA topographical name for someone who lived near a ship or a boat landing.
also spelled
Chunne
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
York City Archives, City of York House Books, 1602–1625
York Minster Library and Archives, Parish Registers of York, 1600–1650
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
