Map of England showing where the Corlett arms are recorded
The Corlett 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 Corlett 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 Corlett Family in England
The Corlett family name has deep roots that trace back to the Isle of Man, where it first appeared as a Gaelic surname. The name is derived from the Manx Gaelic *Mac Thorliot*, which translates to the son of Thorliot, a name of Norse origin. This connection highlights the strong Viking influence on the island during the Middle Ages. By the early 17th century, members of the family had begun to migrate away from their island home and settle in other parts of the British Isles. Records confirm that Corlett family members were established in the city of York by 1620. During this period, families often moved to major trade hubs like York to find new economic opportunities in the growing urban centers of England. This migration marked a significant shift for the family as they transitioned from their traditional island life to the bustling environment of a mainland English city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Thorljótr
Old Norse name meaning Thor's light or Thor's sacrifice.
This name
CorlettA Manx surname derived from the Old Norse name meaning Thor's light or sacrifice.
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Kneen, J.J., The Personal Names of the Isle of Man, 1937
Moore, A.W., The Surnames & Place-Names of the Isle of Man, 1890
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
