A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cure family of England.
Reg. 2253 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Gu. a chev. ar. betw. two roses in chief or, and in base a fleur-de-lis of the second”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Cure Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Cure arms are recorded
The Cure arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
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 Cure 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 Cure Family in England
The surname Cure is rooted in the occupational and linguistic history of medieval England and France. It is widely believed to be derived from the Old French word "curé," which refers to a parish priest or a person responsible for the spiritual care of a community. By the time the family was firmly established in London during the early 17th century, the name had become a fixed hereditary surname. Records confirm that members of the Cure family were active in London by 1620, where they were often involved in the skilled trades and civic life of the growing city. During this period, the family name was associated with individuals who contributed to the urban development of the capital, including notable stone carvers and master masons who helped shape the architectural landscape of the era. These early London residents helped cement the name as a recognized part of the city’s social fabric long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
cura
Latin term meaning care, concern, or charge.
This name
CureAn occupational name for a caretaker, a parish priest, or a healer.
Related arms
Battrecorded with Cure, same area
Coddrecorded with Cure, same area
Colbyrecorded with Cure, same area
Hollowayrecorded with Cure, same area
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, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills, 1620
London Metropolitan Archives, St. Saviour Southwark Parish Registers, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
