A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cockfield family of England.
Reg. 8273 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Paly of four, or and az. a lion ramp. counterchanged”
WarwickWarwick, c. 1620
Where the Cockfield Arms Were Recorded
Warwick
Map of England showing where the Cockfield arms are recorded
The Cockfield arms were recorded in Warwick, c. 1620.
Warwickshire lay in the middle of England, and its landed families were spread evenly across it rather than gathered in one corner. A great many held a single manor each, and each of those holdings brought its own claim to 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 Cockfield 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 Warwick.
Origin & History of the Cockfield Family in England
The surname Cockfield is a locative name, meaning it originated from a specific place rather than a trade or personal characteristic. It is derived from the Old English words "coc," meaning a hill or a bird, and "feld," which refers to an open area of land or a pasture. By the early 17th century, members of the Cockfield family had established a notable presence in Warwick, England. Records from 1620 confirm that individuals bearing this name were active participants in the local community during this period. As families moved throughout the English Midlands, the name became associated with the agricultural and social development of the region. Over time, the spelling evolved as it was recorded in parish registers and legal documents, reflecting the linguistic shifts common in early modern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Coc + feld
Old English for a bird or personal name plus an open field.
This name
CockfieldRefers to a clearing or pasture associated with a person named Coc or a game bird.
also spelled
Cocksfield
Cokefield
Cockfeild
Related arms
Cocksfieldsame arms
Cokefieldvariant spelling
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, 1991
Warwickshire County Record Office, Parish Registers of St Mary’s, Warwick, 1620
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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