A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Collinson family of England.
Reg. 3541 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. three cinquefoils or, on each a torteau”
YorkshireYorkshire, c. 1620
Where the Collinson Arms Were Recorded
Yorkshire
Map of England showing where the Collinson arms are recorded
The Collinson arms were recorded in Yorkshire, 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 Collinson 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 Yorkshire.
Origin & History of the Collinson Family in England
The surname Collinson is a patronymic name, which means it was originally created to describe a person as the son of someone named Colin. The name Colin itself served as a common diminutive form of Nicholas, a popular name throughout medieval England. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the northern county of Yorkshire. During this period, the region was characterized by a mix of small farming communities and growing market towns. Families like the Collinsons often worked in agriculture or local trades, contributing to the steady development of the northern English economy. As the family grew, they became deeply rooted in the local landscape, with many members remaining in Yorkshire for generations to help shape the social and cultural identity of the area.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Nicholas
Derived from the Greek name Nikolaos meaning victory of the people.
This name
CollinsonA patronymic surname meaning son of Colin, which is a diminutive form of Nicholas.
also spelled
Collynsone
Collinsonne
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, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Probate records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1620
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