A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Conyers family of England.
Reg. 0773 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
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. a maunch or, over all a bendlet gobony erm. and gu”
YorkCopped Hall · York, c. 1620
Where the Conyers Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Conyers arms are recorded
The Conyers arms were recorded in York, c. 1620.
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 Conyers 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 York.
Origin & History of the Conyers Family in England
The Conyers family name has deep roots in Northern England, where it emerged as a prominent surname during the medieval period. The name is locational in origin, derived from the town of Coignières in the Île-de-France region, and was brought to Britain following the Norman Conquest. By the time the family established a notable presence in York around 1620, they had already spent centuries integrating into the social and political fabric of the Yorkshire area. During this era, members of the family were often involved in local governance and trade, reflecting the upward mobility common among established gentry families of the seventeenth century. Their relocation and growth within York mirrored the broader movement of families who sought to solidify their influence in major northern urban centers during the early modern period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Coignières
A place name derived from the Latin cuneus meaning wedge or corner.
This name
ConyersRefers to a person who originated from the village of Coignières in France.
also spelled
Coniers
Conyars
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Surtees, Robert, The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham, 1816
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
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maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
