A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dant family of England.
Reg. 5782 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ar. a chev. betw. three Cornish chougns' heads erased sa. beaked gu. blood dropping from their bills ppr”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dant Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dant arms are recorded
The Dant 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 Dant 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 Dant Family in England
The family name Dant has deep roots in the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families like the Dants often played active roles in the local community. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older occupational or descriptive surnames that evolved as people moved through the English countryside. Because the family was established in York during the early seventeenth century, they likely witnessed the significant social and political changes that shaped Northern England during the lead-up to the English Civil War. By tracking these early residents, we can see how the family name became woven into the fabric of York’s long and complex history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Durante
Derived from the Latin word durare meaning to endure or last.
This name
DantA medieval diminutive form indicating a steadfast or enduring individual.
also spelled
Dand
Related arms
Dandvariant spelling
Dauntvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York. York Diocesan Probate Records
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register
Palliser, D. M., Tudor York, 1979
Raine, A., Mediaeval York: A Topographical Survey Based on Original Sources, 1955
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