A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cokesey family of England.
Reg. 1729 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ar. on a bend az. three cinquefoils of the field”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Cokesey Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Cokesey arms are recorded
The Cokesey 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 Cokesey 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 Cokesey Family in England
The family name Cokesey traces its roots to the historic city of York, where members of the family were firmly established by the year 1620. During this period, York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration, placing the family in a bustling environment of merchants and craftsmen. The name likely evolved from a geographical location or a specific homestead, as was common for surnames emerging in Northern England during the late medieval and early modern eras. By settling in such a prominent urban center, the early Cokesey family members were likely integrated into the professional life of the city, contributing to the local economy and the social fabric of the region. Their presence in the city records from the early seventeenth century suggests that they were part of the stable population that helped shape the character of York during a time of significant national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cook
An individual who prepares food for consumption.
This name
CokeseyDerived from a location associated with a cook or a cook's island.
also spelled
Cokesay
Cooksey
Related arms
Cokesayvariant spelling
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
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic: James I, 1620
York City Archives, York House Books, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cinquefoilHope and joy
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cinquefoilHope and joy
