A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Crall family of England.
Reg. 4604 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 mascles sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Crall Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Crall arms are recorded
The Crall 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 Crall 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 Crall Family in England
The family name Crall carries a history deeply rooted in the movement of people across Europe and into the American colonies. While the name is often associated with German origins, where it likely evolved from variations of the word for a crane or a specific type of bird, its presence in early records suggests a family of resilient pioneers. By 1620, members of the family were already established in York, a region that served as a vital hub for early settlers. These early ancestors were likely drawn to the area by the promise of fertile land and the opportunity to build a stable life away from the political unrest of the continent. Over time, the name adapted to the English language, shifting from its original spelling to the version used today. This transition reflects the family’s ability to integrate into new societies while maintaining a distinct identity that has persisted for over four centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Crull
Derived from the Middle English word for curly or curled hair.
This name
CrallA descriptive nickname for an individual with curly or wavy hair.
also spelled
Crawl
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Jones, Henry Z., The Palatine Families of New York: A Study of the German Immigrants Who Arrived in Colonial New York in 1710, 1985
Strassburger, Ralph Beaver, Pennsylvania German Pioneers: A Publication of the Original Lists of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia from 1727 to 1808, 1934
York County Archives, York County Tax and Land Records, 1749–1800
Pennsylvania State Archives, Records of the Provincial Council, 1682–1776
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