A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corp family of England.
Reg. 4799 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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. three stumps of trees couped and eradicated vert”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Corp Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Corp arms are recorded
The Corp 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 Corp 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 Corp Family in England
The family name Corp has deep roots in the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families like the Corps were often integrated into the local economy as skilled craftsmen or merchants. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older English or Old French terms, potentially linked to occupations or descriptive nicknames common in the medieval era. As the family established themselves in the North of England, they became part of the local social fabric, navigating the significant political and social changes that defined the seventeenth century. By remaining in the region for generations, the early Corp family helped shape the community identity of York during a time of great national transition.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Corpus
Latin term meaning body or physical form.
This name
CorpA topographic name for someone living near a body of water or a physical landmark.
also spelled
Corppe
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward. History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York. 1822
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Books, 1620–1630
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