A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Delaune family of England.
Reg. 6522 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Az. a cross of lozenges or, on a chief gu. a leopard pass. guard. of the second, spotted sa. holding in the dexter paw a fleur-de-lis gold”
EnglandBlackfriars, c. 1612
Where the Delaune Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Delaune arms are recorded
The Delaune arms were recorded in Blackfriars, c. 1612.
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 Delaune 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 Delaune Family in England
The surname Delaune is of French origin, derived from the phrase "de l’aune," which translates to "of the alder tree." This suggests that the earliest ancestors likely lived near a prominent grove or landmark featuring these trees. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established themselves in England, with historical records confirming their presence in the city of York by 1612. During this period, families with French roots often settled in English urban centers to pursue trade and professional opportunities. The movement of the Delaune family across the English Channel reflects the broader patterns of migration and cultural exchange that defined European history during the Renaissance. Over time, the family became integrated into the local community of York, transitioning from their continental origins to become a recognized part of the English social landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aulne
The French word for the alder tree.
This name
DelauneA topographic name for someone who lived near a grove of alder trees.
also spelled
Delaunt
Related arms
Delauntvariant spelling
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, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1612
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
