A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dorien family of England.
Reg. 0883 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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. a bendlet in chief and another in base az. surmounted by a saltire gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dorien Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dorien arms are recorded
The Dorien 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 Dorien 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 Dorien Family in England
The family name Dorien carries a history rooted in the bustling trade networks of Northern England. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of York. During this period, York served as a vital hub for merchants and craftsmen, and the presence of the Dorien family suggests they were likely integrated into the city’s active economic life. The name itself likely evolved from older regional naming conventions, reflecting the movement of people across the British Isles during the late medieval and early modern periods. As the family settled in York, they became part of the city’s long tradition of urban craftsmanship and local governance, contributing to the social fabric of a town defined by its ancient walls and expanding commercial influence.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dorian
Derived from the ancient Greek tribe known as the Dorians.
This name
DorienA habitational or baptismal name often associated with the gift of the sea or a descendant of Doria.
also spelled
Doryen
Doryan
Dorian
Doryin
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Palliser, D. M., Tudor York, 1979
York City Archives, York House Books, 1620
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
