A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dallaway family of England.
Reg. 4147 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Barry of six ar. and az. on a chief gu. two pallets or, over all a tilting spear bendwise ppr”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dallaway Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dallaway arms are recorded
The Dallaway 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 Dallaway 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 Dallaway Family in England
The surname Dallaway is rooted in the historical landscape of Northern England, with documented evidence placing the family in the city of York as early as 1620. The name likely evolved as a locative or descriptive identifier, potentially referring to individuals who lived near a specific valley or a particular pathway. During the seventeenth century, York served as a vital hub for trade and administration, suggesting that early members of the family were likely integrated into the urban economy of the region. As the family established itself within the city, they became part of the local social fabric, navigating the significant political and religious shifts that defined the Stuart era. Over time, the name persisted through generations, reflecting the quiet endurance of families who contributed to the development of York’s long and storied history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
d'Alwaye
Derived from the Old French phrase meaning from the valley.
This name
DallawayA topographic surname identifying a person who lived in or near a valley.
also spelled
Dalloway
Dalleway
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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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
