A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Curington family of England.
Reg. 8728 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
swordJustice, and military honour
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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. on a bend vert six falchions in pairs saltireways of the field hilted or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Curington Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Curington arms are recorded
The Curington 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 Curington 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 Curington Family in England
The family name Curington is believed to have originated in England, with historical evidence placing members of the family in the city of York as early as 1620. During this period, York was a significant center for trade and administration, and families living there were often involved in local commerce or skilled crafts. The name itself likely evolved from a geographical description or a reference to a specific location, as was common for surnames developing in Northern England during the seventeenth century. As the family established roots in York, they became part of the social fabric of a city that was transitioning through a time of great political and religious change. Over the following generations, the Curington name persisted as families moved through the region, eventually spreading to different parts of the country and across the Atlantic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Curinga
Old English personal name meaning a dweller at the settlement.
This name
CuringtonDerived from a place name referring to the settlement of Curinga's people.
also spelled
Curyngton
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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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
swordJustice, and military honour
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
swordJustice, and military honour
