Map of England showing where the Doddi arms are recorded
The Doddi 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 Doddi 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 Doddi Family in England
The surname Doddi is an ancient name with roots that stretch back to early medieval England. It is primarily derived from the Old English personal name Dodda, which was often used as a term of endearment or a nickname for a person of stout or rounded build. By the time the family was firmly established in York during the early 17th century, the name had evolved from a simple identifier into a recognized family surname. During the 1620s, members of the Doddi family were active participants in the social and economic life of York, a city that served as a major northern hub for trade and administration. These early ancestors likely lived as merchants or skilled tradesmen, contributing to the vibrant urban culture of the region while helping to preserve the family name through generations of local residency.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dod
A pet form of the Old English personal name Dodda.
This name
DoddiA patronymic surname derived from a diminutive form of an ancient Germanic or Old English personal name.
also spelled
Dode
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
