Map of England showing where the Daone arms are recorded
The Daone arms were recorded in Chester, c. 1601.
Cheshire was governed apart from the rest of England for much of its history, with its own courts and its own gentry. That separateness bred a strong local landed class, and landed families 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.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in England when the Daone 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 Chester.
Origin & History of the Daone Family in England
The surname Daone is deeply rooted in the historic city of Chester, where records confirm the family was established by at least 1601. During this era, Chester served as a vital hub for trade and administration in Northwest England, positioning the family within a bustling environment of merchants and local officials. The name likely evolved as a variation of local topographical or occupational descriptors common to the Cheshire region. As the family settled into the urban landscape, they became part of the social fabric of a city defined by its ancient walls and its role as a gateway to North Wales. By documenting their presence in parish registers and local administrative papers at the turn of the seventeenth century, the early members of this lineage helped preserve a connection to the civic life of one of England’s most significant medieval towns.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dene
Old English word for a valley or a wooded hollow.
This name
DaoneA topographical surname denoting someone who lived in or near a valley.
also spelled
Doane
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies, Bishop’s Transcripts of Chester St Oswald, 1601
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies, Parish Registers of Chester St Mary on the Hill, 1601
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