A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cundy family of England.
Reg. 7087 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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. two lions pass. in pale az. crowned or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Cundy Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Cundy arms are recorded
The Cundy 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 Cundy 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 Cundy Family in England
The surname Cundy is believed to have originated as a locative name, likely derived from the place name Condé in France. Many families bearing this name migrated to England following the Norman Conquest, eventually establishing roots in various northern regions. By the early 17th century, the family had firmly settled in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Cundy family were active residents there by 1620, participating in the local community during a time of significant social and economic change. As they integrated into English life, they transitioned from their continental origins to become a recognized part of the local population in Yorkshire. Their presence in York suggests they were likely involved in the trade and craft guilds that defined the city’s economy during the Stuart period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Condé
A place name derived from the Gaulish word for a river confluence.
This name
CundyAn English habitational surname originating from settlers arriving from the town of Condé in France.
also spelled
Cundey
Cundie
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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