A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dengate family of England.
Reg. 2394 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 bend embattled sa. and ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dengate Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dengate arms are recorded
The Dengate 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 Dengate 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 Dengate Family in England
The family name Dengate is rooted in the landscape of southern England, with early records suggesting the name originated as a topographical description for people living near a specific gate or passage. By the year 1620, members of the family were firmly established in the historic city of York. During this period, York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration, meaning the family likely participated in the bustling urban life of the seventeenth century. As the name moved through different regions, it evolved in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the way families adapted to new communities while maintaining their ancestral identity. This early presence in a major city like York highlights the family's integration into the social and economic fabric of England during a time of significant national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dene-geat
Old English for valley dweller or inhabitant of the valley.
This name
DengateA topographic name for someone who lived near a valley or a gate leading to one.
also spelled
Dengatt
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
The National Archives, Parish registers and probate records for the Diocese of York, 1600–1650
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
