A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Crome family of England.
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Lozengy gu. and or”
The Crome 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.
Reigning in England when the Crome arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Crome is an ancient English name that likely originated as a descriptive nickname for a person with a physical trait, such as someone who was bent or crooked in stature. By the time the family was firmly established in London during the early 17th century, the name had already been in use for several generations across various parts of England. Records confirm that members of the Crome family were active participants in the bustling life of London by 1620, a period defined by rapid urban growth and significant social change. These early London residents were often involved in the city’s expanding trade networks and local parish life, which helped them integrate into the heart of the capital. As the family settled into this environment, they contributed to the diverse social fabric of a city that was quickly becoming a global center for commerce and culture.
A Celtic or Old Norse term referring to a crooked or bent shape.
