A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dominick family of England.
Reg. 3760 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Vert three chev. erm. in chief a naval crown betw. two lions' heads erased or”
EnglandGreat Marlow, c. 1720
Where the Dominick Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dominick arms are recorded
The Dominick arms were recorded in Great Marlow, c. 1720.
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.
George I of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George I of Great Britain
1714–1727
Reigning in England when the Dominick 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 Dominick Family in England
The name Dominick finds its roots in the Latin word *Dominicus*, which translates to "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord." This name became popular across Europe during the Middle Ages, often given to children born on a Sunday to signify their connection to the divine. By the time members of the family were documented in York in 1720, the name had evolved from a religious title into a stable surname used to identify specific households. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and administration, and families living there were often involved in the local craft guilds or the growing mercantile economy. As these early ancestors established themselves in the city, the name Dominick became a permanent part of the local record, marking the transition of the family from a single lineage into a recognized part of the community’s social fabric.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dominicus
Latin term meaning of the Lord or belonging to the Lord.
This name
DominickA name signifying a person belonging to God or born on the Sabbath.
also spelled
Dominic
Dominy
Related arms
Draperrecorded with Dominick, same area
Henshawrecorded with Dominick, same area
Paynerecorded with Dominick, same area
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 Records: Parish Registers of York, 1720
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
lionCourage, strength and royalty
