Map of England showing where the Dismukes arms are recorded
The Dismukes 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 Dismukes 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 Dismukes Family in England
The family name Dismukes is believed to have originated from the French term des mues, which historically referred to a person who worked with molting birds or managed a mews. By the year 1620, records indicate that members of the family were established in York, England, during a period of significant social and religious change. These early ancestors were part of a growing class of individuals who navigated the complexities of seventeenth-century English life before many families began to look toward the American colonies for new opportunities. The name evolved over time as it transitioned from its French roots into the English language, reflecting the movement and integration of families across European borders. This early presence in York suggests that the family was well-integrated into the local community during the early Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Des Moustiers
Old French for of the monasteries or of the minsters.
This name
DismukesAn occupational or locational surname identifying someone who lived near or worked at a monastery.
also spelled
Dysmoes
Dysmoe
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' Account Rolls, 1620
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