A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cockett family of England.
Reg. 9098 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Per bend ar. and sa. three fleurs-de-lis in bend counterchanged”
WorcesterHadsor · Worcester, c. 1634
Where the Cockett Arms Were Recorded
Worcester
Map of England showing where the Cockett arms are recorded
The Cockett arms were recorded in Worcester, c. 1634.
Worcestershire was orchard and farming country with a scattering of old manors. Its gentry were middling rather than great, but a manor was a manor, and holding one was what brought 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.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in England when the Cockett 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 Worcester.
Origin & History of the Cockett Family in England
The surname Cockett is believed to have originated in England as a descriptive nickname or a locational name. Many historians suggest it may have been derived from the Old French word "coquet," which referred to a small boat or a person who dealt in specific types of goods. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Worcester. Records confirm that members of the Cockett family were living in this region by 1634, likely working as tradespeople or local landowners during a period of significant social change. As the family grew, they became integrated into the local community, contributing to the economic and civic life of the area for generations. This early settlement in Worcester serves as a key anchor point for tracing the family lineage back to the mid-1600s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
coc
A Middle English term referring to a small heap or mound.
This name
CockettA topographic name for someone who lived near a small hill or mound.
also spelled
Cokett
Coket
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Worcestershire Archives, Visitation of the County of Worcester, 1634
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
