A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dupree family of England.
Reg. 9275 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Az. a chev. or, betw. two mullets in chief and a lion pass. in base ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dupree Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dupree arms are recorded
The Dupree 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 Dupree 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 Dupree Family in England
The surname Dupree is an anglicized version of the French name Dupré, which translates literally to "of the meadow." This descriptive name likely identified families who lived near a prominent field or pasture in their home region. By the year 1620, members of the family were already established in York, England, during a period when many French-speaking individuals were migrating across the English Channel. These early settlers often integrated into local communities by adapting the spelling of their surnames to match English pronunciation. As they settled in York, the family transitioned from their continental roots to become part of the local social fabric, contributing to the diverse cultural landscape of the city during the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Du Pré
Old French term meaning of the meadow.
This name
DupreeA topographic name for someone who lived near a meadow or pasture.
also spelled
Dupr
Related arms
Du Présimilar arms
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic: James I, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
