A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Delorey family of England.
Reg. 4491 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
flaunchesA reward for virtue and learning
bordureA difference between branches of one family
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. two flaunches indented ar. within a bordure or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Delorey Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Delorey arms are recorded
The Delorey 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 Delorey 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 Delorey Family in England
The surname Delorey is rooted in the linguistic traditions of Northern France, where it likely evolved as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a laurel tree or a grove of bay trees. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established a presence in the historic city of York, England, during a period of significant social and religious change. Settling in a major urban center like York suggests that these early family members were likely involved in the city’s vibrant trade networks or skilled crafts. As they integrated into the local community, the spelling of the name often shifted to match the phonetic patterns of the English language. This transition reflects the broader movement of families across the English Channel who sought new opportunities while carrying their continental heritage into the heart of British society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
De L'oree
Derived from the French phrase meaning from the edge of the woods.
This name
DeloreyAn occupational or habitational name for someone who lived near the border of a forest.
also spelled
Delory
Delorie
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Records: Parish Registers of York, 1620
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flaunchesA reward for virtue and learning
bordureA difference between branches of one family
flaunchesA reward for virtue and learning
bordureA difference between branches of one family
