A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cubitt family of England.
Reg. 8759 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bowReadiness, and the strength held in reserve
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Sa. a bow and arrow ar”
NorfolkCatfield Hall · Norfolk, c. 1620
Where the Cubitt Arms Were Recorded
Norfolk
Map of England showing where the Cubitt arms are recorded
The Cubitt arms were recorded in Norfolk, c. 1620.
Norfolk grew rich on wool and grain, and its wealth was spread among many middling families rather than a few great ones. Households of that kind bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Cubitt 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 Norfolk.
Origin & History of the Cubitt Family in England
The family name Cubitt has deep roots in the county of Norfolk, where members of the family were firmly established by the year 1620. Historians believe the name is a variation of the Old English personal name Cobba, which likely evolved through local dialects into the form we recognize today. During the seventeenth century, the Cubitts were primarily associated with the rural landscape of East Anglia, often working as yeoman farmers or local landowners. This period was a time of significant social change in England, and the family managed to grow their influence by participating in local parish affairs and agricultural trade. By settling in Norfolk, they became part of a long tradition of families who helped shape the identity of the region through generations of steady community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cub
A young animal or a playful term for a young boy.
This name
CubittA diminutive or nickname for a young person or a playful individual.
also spelled
Cubet
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Rye, Walter, A History of Norfolk, 1885
Norfolk Record Office, Parish registers for the county of Norfolk, 1600–1650
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bowReadiness, and the strength held in reserve
bowReadiness, and the strength held in reserve
