A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dimond family of England.
Reg. 4294 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ar. three mullets gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dimond Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dimond arms are recorded
The Dimond 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 Dimond 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 Dimond Family in England
The surname Dimond is an English locational and baptismal name that evolved from several linguistic roots, including the Old French name Daymond and the Middle English term for a precious stone. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Dimond family were living in this region by 1620, likely working as tradespeople or craftsmen within the city walls. During this period, York was a bustling hub of commerce and religious life, and families like the Dimonds often played active roles in the local parish communities. As the name spread across northern England, it underwent various spelling changes based on local dialects and the way clerks recorded names in church registers. These early generations helped shape the identity of the family in Yorkshire long before the name migrated to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Adam
A Hebrew name meaning son of the red earth.
This name
DimondA medieval pet form of Adam, often used as a nickname for a beloved person.
also spelled
Dymond
Related arms
Dymondvariant spelling
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 Probate Records, 1620
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
