A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Crosslin family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0689 · Britain, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. au chev. denché d'herm., acc. en chef de deux croix recr. d'or et en p. d'un flanchis du même. C.: une biche iss., au nat., le corps ch. de deux fasces d'or, et tenant entre ses pattes une croix recr. d'or. D.: OMNE BONUM AB ALTO.”
YorkshireYorkshire, c. 1863
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Map of Britain showing where the Crosslin arms are recorded
The Crosslin arms were recorded in Yorkshire, c. 1863.
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 Britain in this period.
Victoria
Sovereign of the period
Victoria
1837–1901
Reigning in Britain when the Crosslin arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Yorkshire.
Origin & History of the Crosslin Family in Britain
The surname Crosslin is primarily associated with the northern regions of England, particularly the historic county of Yorkshire. During the mid-19th century, the name was firmly established in this area, where families often lived in close-knit communities supported by the local textile and agricultural industries. The name itself is thought to be a variation of topographical surnames, which were originally given to people based on where they lived, such as near a crossroad or a prominent stone cross. As the Industrial Revolution transformed Yorkshire in the 1860s, many families with this name moved between rural villages and growing urban centers to find work in the expanding factories. This period of migration helped the name spread throughout the north of England as individuals sought new opportunities in the changing economic landscape of Victorian Britain.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 cross crosslet gu”
YorkCrossley Hall · York, c. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Crosslin arms are recorded
The Crosslin arms were recorded in York, c. 1620.
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 Britain when the Crosslin 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 York.
Origin & History of the Crosslin Family in England
The family name Crosslin is rooted in the northern regions of England, with historical records placing members of the family in the city of York as early as 1620. During this period, the name likely emerged as a descriptive identifier for individuals who lived near a prominent landmark, such as a stone cross or a crossroads, which were common features in medieval English towns. As the population grew and people began to move for work, families like the Crosslins became part of the local fabric of northern life. By the early 17th century, York was a bustling center of trade and religion, and the presence of the family in such a significant city suggests they were likely involved in the local merchant or artisan classes. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved through regional dialects and the way clerks recorded names in parish registers, eventually settling into the form recognized today.
Crosslin Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Crux
Latin word meaning a cross or a gibbet.
This name
CrosslinA topographical name for someone who lived near a roadside cross or a marker.
also spelled
Krossley
Crosslie
Crossly
Crosley
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Hey, David, The Oxford Guide to Family History, 2002
The National Archives, Census Returns of England and Wales, 1861 and 1871, HO 9/RG 10
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
