A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Danson family of England.
Reg. 7536 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
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 chev. or, voided az. betw. three garbs of the second”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Danson Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Danson arms are recorded
The Danson 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 Danson 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 Danson Family in England
The surname Danson is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son of someone named Dan. In the Middle Ages, Dan was a common nickname for Daniel, a name that grew in popularity across England due to its biblical roots. By the year 1620, records confirm that families bearing the name Danson were well-established in the historic city of York. During this period, York was a major center for trade and commerce in Northern England, and families like the Dansons were often involved in the city’s bustling mercantile life or local craft guilds. As the name spread from these early urban centers, it became a permanent fixture in English records, reflecting the common practice of using a father’s given name to create a lasting family identity for future generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dan
A Hebrew name meaning God is my judge.
This name
DansonA patronymic surname meaning son of Dan.
also spelled
Danzon
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
