Map of England showing where the Coxey arms are recorded
The Coxey 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 Coxey 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 Coxey Family in England
The surname Coxey is a topographical name that likely originated in England to describe people who lived near a specific landmark or a small settlement. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Coxey family were established in London. During this period, London was a bustling center of trade and migration, and families often moved to the city to find work in the growing merchant class or skilled trades. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older English terms related to small enclosures or fields, suggesting that the earliest ancestors were likely farmers or landholders in rural areas before they migrated to the capital. As these individuals settled in London, they became part of the city's vibrant social fabric during the early seventeenth century, contributing to the development of a family line that would persist through generations of urban life.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cock
A term for a male bird or a nickname for a leader.
This name
CoxeyA diminutive form indicating the son or follower of a person named Cock.
also spelled
Cocks
Cockes
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
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
leafHappiness and abundance
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
leafHappiness and abundance
