A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Daynes family of England.
Reg. 5321 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
axeThe execution of military duty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. three Danish axes ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Daynes Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Daynes arms are recorded
The Daynes 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 Daynes 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 Daynes Family in England
The surname Daynes is a variant of the name Danes, which historically served as a descriptive label for individuals who arrived in England from Denmark. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Daynes family were active participants in the social and economic life of this northern hub. During this period, York was a center for trade and religious administration, and families like the Daynes often integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes. The transition from the original reference to Danish origins toward a fixed hereditary surname reflects the broader patterns of naming conventions that took hold in Northern England during the late medieval and early modern eras. As the family settled into life in York, they became part of the local fabric, contributing to the growth and history of the city throughout the 1600s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dene
Old English term for a valley or a wooded hollow.
This name
DaynesA topographic name for someone who lived in or near a valley.
also spelled
Dayns
Daines
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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axeThe execution of military duty
axeThe execution of military duty
