A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Culler family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 4509 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Parti-enclavé de gu. et d'azur; à une flèche d'or, arm. et empennée d'arg., en bande, br. sur le parti. Cq. timbré d'une couronne murale d'or. C.: deux flèches d'or, arm. et empennées d'arg., passées en saut., les pointes en bas, br. sur une hache d'armes d'arg. en pal. D.: DEO NON SAGITTIS FIDO.”
HertfordshireHertfordshire, c. 1814
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Map of France showing where the Culler arms are recorded
The Culler arms were recorded in Hertfordshire, c. 1814.
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 France in this period.
Napoleon
Sovereign of the period
Napoleon
1804–1814
Reigning in France when the Culler arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Hertfordshire.
Origin & History of the Culler Family in France
The surname Culler likely traces its roots to the occupational traditions of medieval France, where it functioned as a name for those who worked with textiles or leather. The term is often linked to the Old French word *couleur*, which referred to a dyer or someone who applied color to fabrics. As trade routes expanded across the English Channel, families bearing this name migrated from the continent to settle in various parts of England. By the early nineteenth century, the family had established a firm presence in Hertfordshire, as evidenced by local parish and civil records from 1814. These early members were likely part of the skilled artisan class, bringing their craft traditions from their ancestral French origins to their new home in the English countryside.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Per pale embattled gu. and az. an arrow in bend or, barbed and flighted ar. point upwards”
Englandc. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Culler arms are recorded
The Culler 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 France when the Culler 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 Culler Family in England
The surname Culler is rooted in the occupational history of medieval England, where it likely served as a descriptor for a person’s trade. Etymologically, the name is often linked to the Middle English word "culler," which referred to someone who selected or sorted goods, such as a person who graded wool or inspected produce for quality. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Culler family were living and working within this historic northern hub, which was a vital center for trade and craftsmanship at the time. As these individuals navigated the social and economic landscape of York, their name became a permanent part of the local record, reflecting a lineage tied to the industrious urban life of early modern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cullier
Derived from the Old French word for a spoon or ladle.
This name
CullerAn occupational surname for a maker or seller of spoons or ladles.
also spelled
Kuyler
Cuylor
Cuylar
Cuiler
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France. 1951
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies. Parish Registers of Hertfordshire, 1814
Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of British Surnames. 1958
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