Map of England showing where the Cording arms are recorded
The Cording 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 Cording 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 Cording Family in England
The surname Cording is rooted in the occupational history of medieval England. It is generally classified as a topographic or occupational name, likely derived from the Middle English word for a cord or rope maker. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Cording family were active participants in the civic and social life of this historic northern hub. During this era, York was a center for trade and craft guilds, and it is highly probable that the family name was linked to the local textile or rope-making industries that supported the city's maritime and commercial activities. As the family grew, they became integrated into the fabric of York, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the industrious nature of English urban life during the early Stuart period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cord
A rope or cord maker or seller.
This name
CordingA patronymic surname denoting the son of a person who manufactured ropes or cords.
also spelled
Cordingly
Cordinglie
Cordinglay
Cordinglaye
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Records: Probate Records and Parish Registers
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