A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Deering family of England.
Reg. 4429 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 bucks' heads couped (another, cabossed) or”
KentKent, c. 1620
Where the Deering Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of England showing where the Deering arms are recorded
The Deering 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 Deering 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 Deering Family in England
The surname Deering is deeply rooted in the history of Kent, England, where the family established a strong presence by the early 17th century. The name is believed to derive from the Old English word "deor," which translates to "dear" or "beloved," and it likely began as a descriptive nickname for a person held in high regard by their community. By 1620, the Deering family was well-integrated into the social and political fabric of Kent, often serving as landowners and local officials who influenced the development of the region. As the family grew, they became known for their active participation in the agricultural and civic life of the English countryside. This period marked a time of stability for the family, allowing them to solidify their reputation as prominent members of the Kentish gentry long before many of their descendants eventually migrated to the American colonies.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
deor
Old English word for a wild animal or a deer.
This name
DeeringA nickname for a person with a timid or gentle nature.
also spelled
Dearing
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
Hasted, Edward, The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, 1797
Kent Archives, Quarter Sessions Records: Q/S/1620
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stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
