A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dennett family of England.
Reg. 9361 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Sa. a fesse indented ar. in chief three escallops or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dennett Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dennett arms are recorded
The Dennett 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 Dennett 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 Dennett Family in England
The surname Dennett is primarily of English origin and is considered a diminutive form of the name Dennis. During the Middle Ages, it was common for people to add suffixes like "et" or "ot" to a given name to indicate a smaller version or a term of endearment. By the time the name became established in the city of York, it had evolved from a simple nickname into a formal family surname passed down through generations. Records confirm that members of the Dennett family were living and working in York as early as 1620, placing them in a vibrant center of trade and religious history during the seventeenth century. As residents of such a significant northern city, these early ancestors likely participated in the local guilds or merchant communities that defined the social and economic life of the region. Over time, the family name spread from these urban roots into the surrounding countryside, eventually becoming a recognized part of the local heritage in Northern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Daniel
Hebrew name meaning God is my judge.
This name
DennettA diminutive form of the name Daniel, historically used as a patronymic surname.
also spelled
Denitt
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' Accounts, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
