Map of England showing where the Damon arms are recorded
The Damon 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 Damon 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 Damon Family in England
The surname Damon has deep roots that stretch back to medieval Europe, where it likely originated as a shortened form of the Greek name Damianos, meaning to tame or subdue. By the early 17th century, the name had become well-established in England, particularly in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Damon family were present in York by 1620, living within a city that served as a major religious and administrative hub. During this era, families with this name were often involved in the local trade guilds and the bustling mercantile life of Northern England. As the century progressed, the name traveled across the Atlantic, carried by settlers who sought new opportunities in the American colonies while maintaining the traditions of their English ancestry.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Damianos
Derived from the Greek verb damazein meaning to tame or subdue.
This name
DamonA name signifying one who is a tamer or conqueror.
also spelled
Damman
Damen
Damon
Dammon
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, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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