A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Crowner family of England.
Reg. 8556 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 chev. engr. az. betw. three crowns ppr”
Englandc. 1413
Where the Crowner Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Crowner arms are recorded
The Crowner arms were recorded in England, c. 1413.
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.
Henry IV of England
Sovereign of the period
Henry IV of England
1399–1413
Reigning in England when the Crowner 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 Crowner Family in England
The surname Crowner is an occupational name that originates from the medieval title of coroner. In the early 15th century, the role of a coroner was a significant legal position responsible for investigating suspicious deaths and managing local crown interests. Records confirm that members of the Crowner family were well-established in the city of York by 1413. During this period, York was a major center for trade and governance in Northern England. Families holding this name likely served as local officials or legal administrators who maintained order within the city walls. Over time, the name transitioned from a professional title into a hereditary family name as it was passed down through generations of residents in the Yorkshire region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Coronator
A Latin term for an official who crowns or investigates deaths.
This name
CrownerAn occupational surname for a coroner or an official acting on behalf of the crown.
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
York City Archives, York Civic Records, Series B/Y
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
