A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Curle family of England.
Reg. 2479 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Vert on a chev. betw. three fleurs-de-lis or, a cinquefoil gu”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Curle Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Curle arms are recorded
The Curle 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 Curle 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 Curle Family in England
The surname Curle is rooted in the medieval period of England and likely originated as a descriptive nickname. Etymologists often link the name to the Middle English word "curle," which was used to describe someone with curly hair. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in London. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Curle family were active participants in the city’s social and economic life during this era of rapid urban growth. As London expanded into a global center for trade and politics, the Curle family integrated into the bustling environment of the capital, leaving behind traces in parish registers and legal documents that highlight their steady involvement in the local community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
curt
Derived from the Latin word curtus meaning short or stunted.
This name
CurleA nickname for a person of short stature or a brusque, curt manner.
also spelled
Curll
Curley
Related arms
Currel, or Curlevariant spelling
Currellvariant spelling
Kerlevariant spelling
Fecherrecorded with Curle, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
London Metropolitan Archives, Records of the Church of England, St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, Parish Registers, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cinquefoilHope and joy
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cinquefoilHope and joy
