A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dorland family of England.
Reg. 7100 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
dropletsTears, and grief borne with patience
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. guttée d'eau a fesse nebulée ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dorland Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dorland arms are recorded
The Dorland 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 Dorland 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 Dorland Family in England
The Dorland family name is believed to have roots in Northern England, with historical evidence placing members of the family in the city of York as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, the name was often associated with families living in the northern counties, where they worked as tradespeople and landowners. As the century progressed, some members of the family sought new opportunities by participating in the migration to the American colonies. These early settlers helped establish the name in regions such as New York, where they integrated into the developing colonial society. By maintaining records of their births, marriages, and land ownership, these early Dorlands ensured that their family history remained preserved for future generations to study.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Deorland
Old English elements meaning wild animal or deer and land.
This name
DorlandA topographical name for someone who lived on or near a deer park or wild land.
also spelled
Dorland
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
Cremer, John Dorland, Record of the Dorland Family in America, 1898
New York State Archives, Colonial Council Minutes, 1668–1783
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
dropletsTears, and grief borne with patience
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
dropletsTears, and grief borne with patience
