A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Draine family of England.
Reg. 4385 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 lion ramp. ppr. in chief three mullets gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Draine Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Draine arms are recorded
The Draine 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 Draine 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 Draine Family in England
The family name Draine has deep roots in the historic city of York, England, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families like the Draines were often integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes. The name itself likely evolved from older regional dialects, possibly serving as a descriptive term for people who lived near specific drainage systems or marshy lands common in the English countryside. As the seventeenth century progressed, these early residents of York helped establish the family presence in the region, eventually branching out as members sought new opportunities in other parts of the country and across the Atlantic. By maintaining a steady presence in a city known for its ancient walls and long history, the Draine family became part of the enduring social fabric of Northern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Drain
A channel or trench for carrying away water.
This name
DraineA topographic name for someone who lived near a drainage ditch or water channel.
also spelled
Drain
Draine
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward. History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York. 1822
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620–1625
York Minster Library and Archives, Parish Registers of York, 1620
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
