A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dobinson family of England.
Reg. 2870 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
flaunchesA reward for virtue and learning
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. five estoiles saltireways or, betw. two flaunches chequy ar. and sa”
EnglandWestminster, c. 1816
Where the Dobinson Arms Were Recorded
Westminster
Map of England showing where the Dobinson arms are recorded
The Dobinson arms were recorded in Westminster, c. 1816.
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.
George III of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George III of Great Britain
1801–1820
Reigning in England when the Dobinson 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 Dobinson Family in England
The surname Dobinson is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son of someone named Dobbin. Dobbin itself was a common medieval nickname for Robert. By the early nineteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the Westminster area of London. Records from 1816 show members of the family living and working in this bustling political and social hub. During this period, Westminster was undergoing significant urban development, and families like the Dobinsons were often involved in the professional trades and civic life that defined the capital city. Their residence in such a central location suggests that they were well-integrated into the local community during a time of great change in British society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Robert
A Germanic name meaning bright fame or shining glory.
This name
DobinsonA patronymic surname meaning son of the diminutive form Dob, which is a pet name for Robert.
also spelled
Dobynson
Dobinsonne
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
The National Archives, Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, PROB 11
Westminster City Archives, Westminster Rate Books, 1816
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flaunchesA reward for virtue and learning
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
flaunchesA reward for virtue and learning
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
