A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corey family of England.
Reg. 1927 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Sa. on a chev. betw. three griffins' heads erased or, as many estoiles gu”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Corey Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Corey arms are recorded
The Corey arms were recorded in London, 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 Corey 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 Corey Family in England
The surname Corey has deep roots in the British Isles, with its origins likely tied to ancient Gaelic or Old Norse influences that evolved into a distinct English family name. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Corey family were well-established in London, a city that served as a bustling center of trade and social life during the early seventeenth century. During this era, families with this name were often involved in the professional and merchant classes, contributing to the growth of the capital as it expanded its reach across the globe. As these early ancestors navigated the political and religious shifts of the time, they helped solidify the name as a recognizable part of the London community. The presence of the family in such a prominent location suggests they were active participants in the urban development and historical transitions that defined England during the early modern period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Core
Derived from the Old Norse word korr meaning a hollow or ravine.
This name
CoreyRefers to someone who lived in or near a hollow or a small valley.
also spelled
Cory
Corrie
Corie
Related arms
Carysame arms
Coxsame arms
Currysame arms
Corrievariant spelling
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
Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain, 1890
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic: James I, 1603–1625
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
