A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dudman family of England.
Reg. 2257 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ar. a quarter gu. charged with a lion ramp. or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dudman Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dudman arms are recorded
The Dudman 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 Dudman 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 Dudman Family in England
The surname Dudman is an ancient English name that likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific occupation. In the Middle Ages, names were often formed by combining words that described a person’s character or their role within a local village. By the early 17th century, the family had established a clear presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Dudman family were living and working in this northern hub during a time of significant social change. Because York was a major center for trade and administration, families residing there were often involved in the city’s bustling markets or local craft guilds. These early ancestors helped build the foundation for the family name, rooting it in the cultural and economic life of northern England long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dudda
An Old English personal name of uncertain origin and meaning.
This name
DudmanA person who served or was associated with a man named Dudda.
also spelled
Dudmon
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., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York, Archbishop of York Probate Records
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
