A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Deale family of England.
Reg. 8688 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. three bars ar. on a canton of the last a tower triple-towered sa”
KentFeversham · Kent, c. 1620
Where the Deale Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of England showing where the Deale arms are recorded
The Deale arms were recorded in Kent, c. 1620.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats of 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 Deale 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 Kent.
Origin & History of the Deale Family in England
The surname Deale is rooted in the landscape of southeastern England, specifically within the county of Kent. By the early 17th century, historical records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the region. The name is likely topographic in origin, meaning it was often used to identify people who lived near a specific local landmark or a place known as Deal. During the 1620s, the coastal areas of Kent were bustling centers for trade and maritime activity, which likely influenced the movement and daily lives of those carrying the name. As these early family members navigated the social and economic shifts of the Stuart era, they became part of the long-standing history of Kentish communities. Their presence in the area during this period reflects the broader pattern of families who settled in the fertile lands and port towns of the English southeast.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
dæl
Old English word for a valley or a low-lying area.
This name
DealeA topographic name for someone who lived in or near a valley.
also spelled
Deall
Deel
Related arms
Boderecorded with Deale, same area
Duncomberecorded with Deale, same area
Dyneleyrecorded with Deale, same area
Frogenhallrecorded with Deale, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
C.W. Bardsley, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Kent Archives, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Wills, 1620
P.H. Reaney, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
