A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the D'Amery family of England.
Reg. 4854 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Vairé ar. and gu. a label of five points sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the D'Amery Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the D'Amery arms are recorded
The D'Amery 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 D'Amery 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 D'Amery Family in England
The surname D’Amery traces its roots to the Norman period, originating from the French place name Amaury. When the family settled in England, they became part of the social fabric that bridged the gap between Norman influence and local English life. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were firmly established in the city of York. During this era, York was a bustling center of trade and religious activity, and families like the D’Amerys often played roles in the local merchant guilds or civic administration. Their presence in such a historic northern city suggests that they were well-integrated into the community, likely contributing to the economic and social stability of the region as they transitioned from their continental origins into the English middle class.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Amauri
A Germanic personal name composed of elements meaning work and power.
This name
D'AmeryA locative surname indicating someone who originated from the town of Amfreville in Normandy.
also spelled
Damary
Damorie
Damory
Related arms
Damorievariant spelling
D'Amoryvariant spelling
Bestrecorded with D'Amery, same area
Lushingtonrecorded with D'Amery, 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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
