A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Deverell family of England.
Reg. 7247 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
spurKnighthood, and readiness to spur on
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. three stirrups with leathers in pale or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Deverell Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Deverell arms are recorded
The Deverell 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 Deverell 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 Deverell Family in England
The surname Deverell is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, likely originating as a topographic name for someone who lived near a river or a valley. The name is derived from the Old French words "de" and "verel," which together suggest a location near a small stream or a green clearing. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established a presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that the family was integrated into the local community during this period of significant social and economic change in Northern England. As residents of a major trade hub, these early ancestors likely participated in the bustling mercantile life of the city, helping to anchor the family name in the regional history of Yorkshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
de vrell
Derived from the Old French phrase meaning from the river bank.
This name
DeverellA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a river or stream.
also spelled
Deverill
Devrell
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, 1997
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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spurKnighthood, and readiness to spur on
spurKnighthood, and readiness to spur on
