Map of England showing where the Crazy arms are recorded
The Crazy 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 Crazy 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 Crazy Family in England
The family name Crazy traces its roots back to the early seventeenth century in the historic city of York, England. By 1620, records confirm that members of the family were already established residents within this northern hub. During this period, surnames were often derived from descriptive nicknames, occupations, or specific locations. Historians believe the name likely originated as a descriptive term used to identify an individual with a particularly spirited or eccentric personality. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of York, participating in the daily life and trade of a city that served as a vital center for commerce and administration. Over the following decades, the family name persisted through generations, reflecting the common naming patterns of the era while maintaining a distinct identity within the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Crassus
Latin term meaning thick, fat, dense, or dull.
This name
CrazyA descriptive nickname for a person who was considered foolish, eccentric, or mentally unstable.
also spelled
Crasey
Crassie
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, UK, York City Archives: Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
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