A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cobbett family of England.
Reg. 7071 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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. a chev. humetree gu. betw. three birds sa. in their beaks a sprig of laurel vert”
MiddlesexEdmonton · Middlesex, c. 1620
Where the Cobbett Arms Were Recorded
Middlesex
Map of England showing where the Cobbett arms are recorded
The Cobbett arms were recorded in Middlesex, c. 1620.
Middlesex was the county around London, and City money flowed straight into it. Merchants and officials bought estates within reach of the capital, and a new estate brought a coat of arms with it.
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 Cobbett 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 Middlesex.
Origin & History of the Cobbett Family in England
The surname Cobbett is an ancient English name that likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a variation of a personal name. Many researchers believe it evolved from the Old English name Ceolbeorht, which combines elements meaning ship and bright. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Middlesex. Records confirm that members of the Cobbett family were living in this region by 1620, a time when the area was becoming a central hub for trade and administration near London. During this period, the family name began to appear more frequently in local parish registers and legal documents. These early settlers helped shape the local community as the name gradually spread from its regional roots into broader English society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Jacob
Derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov meaning supplanter or holder of heel.
This name
CobbettA diminutive form of the name Jacob, historically used as a pet name.
also spelled
Cobbitt
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, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Kew, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384–1858
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
