A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Clint family of England.
Reg. 1663 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 chev. betw. three garbs or”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Clint Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Clint arms are recorded
The Clint arms were recorded in London, 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 Clint 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 Clint Family in England
The surname Clint is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, originating as a topographic name for someone who lived near a steep cliff or a rocky slope. The word itself comes from the Old Norse term *klint*, which describes a prominent crag or a high bank. By the time the family established a presence in London in 1620, the name had already been used for several generations to identify people living in specific northern regions of the country. These early London residents were part of a growing urban population during the seventeenth century, likely moving to the capital to pursue trade or professional opportunities. As they settled into city life, the family name became a permanent marker of their heritage, linking their identity to the rugged geography of their ancestors.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Clint
Old English word for a steep hill or a rocky headland.
This name
ClintA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a steep cliff or hill.
also spelled
Clynt
Related arms
Clyntvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ekwall, Eilert. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names. 1960
Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of British Surnames. 1958
The National Archives, Kew. Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers, PROB 11
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
