A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Deeble family of England.
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Az. three dibbles (an agricultural instrument) ar”
The Deeble 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.
Reigning in England when the Deeble arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Deeble is believed to have originated in the southwestern regions of England, particularly within Cornwall and Devon, before spreading to other parts of the country. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Deeble family were well-established in the city of York. During this period, the family likely worked as tradespeople or merchants, as York was a major hub for commerce and craft guilds. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older occupational or locational names, reflecting the way surnames evolved as families moved from rural villages into growing urban centers. As the family settled in northern England, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the city’s long history of industry and civic life.
Derived from the Germanic elements for people and bold or brave.
