A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Coyner family of England.
Reg. 6382 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ar. a fret gu. on a chief az. three fleurs-de-lis or”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Coyner Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Coyner arms are recorded
The Coyner 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 Coyner 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 Coyner Family in England
The history of the Coyner family name is deeply rooted in the migration patterns of the seventeenth century. Records indicate that early members of the family were established in London by 1620, a time when the city was a bustling center of trade and global exploration. The name itself likely evolved from older Germanic or regional European roots as families moved across borders in search of new opportunities. Many individuals carrying this name eventually participated in the great wave of migration to the American colonies. Once they arrived in the New World, they settled primarily in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. These early settlers were known for their resilience and their role in building frontier communities. Over time, the spelling of the name shifted as it was recorded by clerks and officials in various colonial documents, eventually stabilizing into the form recognized today.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
cuneus
A Latin term referring to a wedge or a wedge-shaped formation.
This name
CoynerAn occupational name for a maker of wedges or a person who worked with metal tools.
also spelled
Coynar
Coiner
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Wayland, John W., The German Element of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, 1907
Coyner, W. F., The Coyner Family in America, 1967
Library of Virginia, Land Office Patents and Grants, 1623–1774
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
