A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Duller family of England.
Reg. 2190 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. on a bend sa. a lion pass. or”
EnglandDuller, c. 1620
Where the Duller Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Duller arms are recorded
The Duller arms were recorded in Duller, 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 Duller 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 Duller Family in England
The history of the Duller family name is deeply connected to the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, York was a bustling center of trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Dullers often settled in areas surrounding the city’s ancient stone walls. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive occupational or locational surname, which was a common practice for families living in northern England at the time. As the family established their roots in the region, they became part of the local social fabric, navigating the significant political and religious shifts that defined life in Yorkshire during the Stuart period. By maintaining a presence in such a prominent historical hub, the early Dullers contributed to the long-standing community life of York, leaving behind a legacy that is still reflected in the city’s parish and administrative records today.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
dull
Old English word meaning foolish, slow, or mentally sluggish.
This name
DullerA descriptive nickname for a person perceived as slow-witted or dull-minded.
also spelled
Dullar
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Archive: Parish Register Transcripts
Collins, Francis, The Registers of St. Michael-le-Belfrey, York, 1899
York City Archives, House Books of the City of York
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
