A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cryer family of England.
Reg. 8768 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Or, two chevronels gu. on a canton of the last three annulets ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Cryer Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Cryer arms are recorded
The Cryer 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 Cryer 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 Cryer Family in England
The family name Cryer is an occupational surname that originated in medieval England. It was historically given to individuals who worked as public criers, which were officials responsible for making formal announcements or shouting out news in marketplaces and town squares. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Cryer family were well-established in the city of York. During this period, York was a major northern hub for trade and administration, providing many opportunities for families to settle and grow. As the role of the public crier eventually faded with the rise of printed newspapers and official town notices, the name remained as a permanent link to the important public duties performed by these early ancestors.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
crier
An official who makes public announcements or proclamations.
This name
CryerAn occupational surname for a town crier or a person who made public announcements.
also spelled
Crier
Cryar
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. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
