A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Coop family of England.
Reg. 2892 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. a chev. betw. three roses gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Coop Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Coop arms are recorded
The Coop 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 Coop 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 Coop Family in England
The surname Coop is rooted in the occupational history of Northern England, where it likely originated as a descriptive term for a person who made or repaired wooden containers. In the medieval period, a "cooper" was a skilled craftsman who built barrels, buckets, and tubs, and the name often evolved as a shortened version of this trade title. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Coop family were well-established in the city of York. During this era, York served as a vital hub for trade and craftsmanship, providing a stable environment for families to build their livelihoods. These early ancestors were part of a growing urban middle class that relied on specialized skills to support the local economy. Their presence in the city archives during the early seventeenth century highlights a long-standing connection to the region and reflects the transition of family names from simple job descriptions to permanent hereditary markers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cup
A Middle English term for a basket or container.
This name
CoopAn occupational name for a maker or repairer of wooden casks and barrels.
also spelled
Coupe
Coupp
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, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
The National Archives, Lay Subsidy Rolls for the County of York, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
