A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Daunt family of England.
Reg. 0788 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
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)
“Quarterly, 1st and 4th, ar. a chev. sa. betw. three choughs' heads erased of the second beaked gu.; 2nd and 3rd, sa. a chev. ar. betw. three owls ppr., for OWLPEN. Ancient Arms—Sa. three beacons with ladders fired gu”
GloucesterOwlpen Manor · Gloucester, c. 1815
Where the Daunt Arms Were Recorded
Gloucester
Map of England showing where the Daunt arms are recorded
The Daunt arms were recorded in Gloucester, c. 1815.
Gloucestershire had good farmland, a cloth trade in its valleys and a river carrying goods to Bristol. All three made money, and money bought the estates that brought arms with them.
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.
George III of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George III of Great Britain
1801–1820
Reigning in England when the Daunt 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 Gloucester.
Origin & History of the Daunt Family in England
The surname Daunt is believed to have originated in England, likely evolving as a descriptive nickname for a person who possessed a bold or fearless temperament. By the early 19th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Gloucester. Records from 1815 indicate that members of the Daunt family were active participants in the local community during a period of significant industrial and social change in the region. As the family settled into this historic cathedral city, they became part of the local fabric, contributing to the professional and social life of the area. While the name remains relatively rare, its presence in Gloucester serves as a starting point for understanding how the family integrated into English society during the transition from the Georgian era to the Victorian age.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
domitus
Latin for tamed, subdued, or broken in.
This name
DauntA nickname for a person who was considered tame, gentle, or submissive in temperament.
also spelled
Dant
Dawnt
Related arms
Dantvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Gloucestershire Archives, Gloucester City Rate Books, 1815
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
