A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dearman family of England.
Reg. 8789 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cinquefoilHope and joy
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Per chev. or and gu. in chief two cinquefoils of the second, stalked and leaved vert, and in base a crane ar. in the dexter foot a stone sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dearman Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dearman arms are recorded
The Dearman 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 Dearman 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 Dearman Family in England
The family name Dearman has deep roots in the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were living by the year 1620. The name itself is thought to be a topographic or occupational surname, likely originating from Old English words that described a person who lived near a specific boundary or perhaps someone who worked as a deer keeper. During the seventeenth century, the Dearmans in York were often associated with the growing merchant class and the rise of the Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. This religious affiliation played a significant role in their history, as many family members faced social and legal challenges for their beliefs during this period. Over time, the family established themselves as respected members of the local community, contributing to the trade and social fabric of Northern England while maintaining their distinct identity through generations of change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Deor-mann
Old English elements meaning beloved or precious man.
This name
DearmanA locative or descriptive surname referring to a dear or valued person.
also spelled
Derman
Deerman
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 Records: Parish Registers of York St. Crux, 1620
The National Archives, Society of Friends: York Monthly Meeting Records, 1650–1700
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cinquefoilHope and joy
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cinquefoilHope and joy
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
