A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Drane family of England.
Reg. 7039 · 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 Drane Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Drane arms are recorded
The Drane 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 Drane 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 Drane Family in England
The surname Drane is believed to have originated in England, where it likely functioned as a descriptive nickname for a person with a lean or slender physical build. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Drane family were living and working within this region during a time of significant social and economic change in Northern England. As the family grew, they integrated into the local community, participating in the trades and civic life that defined York during the Stuart era. This early residency in a major administrative and religious center suggests that the family was well-settled and active in the regional affairs of the time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
drane
derived from the Old English word for a drone or bee
This name
Dranea nickname for a lazy or sluggish person, or an occupational name for a beekeeper
also spelled
Drain
Draine
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
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 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
