Map of England showing where the Danter arms are recorded
The Danter 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 Danter 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 Danter Family in England
The surname Danter is rooted in the occupational history of medieval England, likely originating as a descriptive name for someone who worked as a "danter" or a tamer of animals. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Danter family were active participants in the local community during this period, which was a time of significant social and economic change in Northern England. Because York served as a major center for trade and religious life, families living there often held roles related to the city's bustling markets or its long-standing ecclesiastical institutions. While the name remains relatively rare, its survival through the centuries reflects the steady migration and professional persistence of families who helped shape the urban identity of York long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dante
Derived from the Latin word durans meaning enduring or lasting.
This name
DanterAn occupational surname for a person who worked as a tax collector or toll gatherer.
also spelled
Dantree
Dantrey
Dantrie
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
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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