A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Denvers family of England.
Reg. 5582 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
gauntletA challenge given and the readiness to meet it
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Gu. three dexter gauntlets pendent ar. a canton chequy or and az”
NorfolkWalpole · Norfolk, c. 1620
Where the Denvers Arms Were Recorded
Norfolk
Map of England showing where the Denvers arms are recorded
The Denvers arms were recorded in Norfolk, c. 1620.
Norfolk grew rich on wool and grain, and its wealth was spread among many middling families rather than a few great ones. Households of that kind bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Denvers 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 Norfolk.
Origin & History of the Denvers Family in England
The name Denvers is a locational surname, which means it likely originated from a specific place rather than a trade or a nickname. Historical evidence confirms that members of the family were well-established in the county of Norfolk by 1620. During this period, families in East Anglia were often tied to the land and the local parish system. As the seventeenth century progressed, the name became associated with the agricultural and maritime traditions of the region. Many families in Norfolk at this time were also beginning to look toward the Atlantic, as the era of colonial expansion created new opportunities for those living in coastal counties. Because the name is linked to the geography of England, it reflects a long history of settlement in the rural communities of the East of England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
d'Anvers
Derived from the French city of Antwerp.
This name
DenversRefers to a person who originated from the city of Antwerp in modern-day Belgium.
also spelled
Danvers
Danver
Related arms
D'Anversvariant spelling
Godardrecorded with Denvers, same area
Hunstonrecorded with Denvers, same area
Joanesrecorded with Denvers, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Lower, Mark Antony, Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of the Family Names of the United Kingdom, 1860
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, James I, 1620
Norfolk Record Office, Parish Register Transcripts, 1620
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
gauntletA challenge given and the readiness to meet it
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
gauntletA challenge given and the readiness to meet it
