A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cuong family of England.
Reg. 8852 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Az. on a fesse betw. three falcons' heads erased ar. collared and belled or, five crosses crosslet fitchée sa. (another az.), i. e., the bells at the front of the collars”
Englandc. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Cuong arms are recorded
The Cuong 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 Cuong 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 Cuong Family in England
The history of the Cuong family in York begins during a period of significant social transition in early seventeenth-century England. Records confirm that family members were established in the city by 1620, a time when York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration. During this era, families often settled in specific parishes where they contributed to the local economy through skilled craftsmanship or mercantile work. Because the name appears in local registers during the reign of King James I, it is likely that the family was part of the growing urban middle class that helped shape the city’s character before the outbreak of the English Civil War. By maintaining a presence in the city for generations, the early Cuong family became deeply woven into the historical fabric of York, participating in the daily life and civic duties that defined life in a major provincial center.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cường
A Vietnamese term derived from Sino-Vietnamese roots meaning strong or powerful.
This name
CuongRefers to a person who possesses great strength, vigor, and resilience.
also spelled
Congie
Congy
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Archives: Parish Registers of St. Martin-le-Grand, Coney Street
Palliser, D.M., Tudor York, 1979
Tillott, P.M., A History of the County of York: The City of York, 1961
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
