A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Consul family of England.
Reg. 4382 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. three rests or clarions or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Consul Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Consul arms are recorded
The Consul 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 Consul 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 Consul Family in England
The family name Consul carries a history rooted in the administrative and social structures of early modern England. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were established in the historic city of York. During this period, York served as a vital center for trade and governance, suggesting that early ancestors likely engaged in the professional or mercantile activities common to such a bustling northern hub. The name itself is derived from the Latin term for a high-ranking official, which implies that the family may have originally been associated with local leadership or legal roles. As these individuals settled into the community, they became part of the fabric of seventeenth-century English life, contributing to the growth and development of the region during a time of significant social change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Consul
Latin term for a high-ranking magistrate or official in ancient Rome.
This name
ConsulAn occupational surname for someone who served as a counselor or official.
also spelled
Consol
Consulle
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
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hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
