A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cutt family of England.
Reg. 8812 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
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)
“Sa. a bend cotised or, each cotise charged with four fleurs-de-lis of the field”
DevonDartmouth · Devon, c. 1620
Where the Cutt Arms Were Recorded
Devon
Map of England showing where the Cutt arms are recorded
The Cutt arms were recorded in Devon, c. 1620.
Devon was a county of small manors and seafaring families. Its gentry were spread thickly across the countryside, and money made at sea often bought an estate, which in turn brought a coat of 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 Cutt 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 Devon.
Origin & History of the Cutt Family in England
The surname Cutt is an ancient name that likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific trade in medieval England. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Cutt family were well-established in the county of Devon. During this period, the family was part of the local social fabric, living in a region known for its strong maritime traditions and agricultural roots. Life in seventeenth-century Devon was defined by tight-knit village communities and the influence of the local parish church. As the family grew, they became part of the broader movement of English settlers who helped shape the development of the region. The name itself reflects the linguistic shifts of early English, evolving through centuries of regional dialect and record-keeping practices.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cutter
An occupational term for someone who cuts cloth or stone.
This name
CuttA locational or occupational surname derived from Middle English describing a person who cuts materials.
also spelled
Kutt
Related arms
Baddifordrecorded with Cutt, same area
Hawleyrecorded with Cutt, same area
Plomleyrecorded with Cutt, same area
Plumleigh, or Plumleyrecorded with Cutt, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Devon Archives, Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
Hoskins, W.G., Devon, 1954
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
