A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Durrant family of England.
Reg. 9715 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Sa. a fesse dancettée ar. in chief three fleurs-de-lis of the second”
DerbyDerby, c. 1620
Where the Durrant Arms Were Recorded
Derby
Map of England showing where the Durrant arms are recorded
The Durrant arms were recorded in Derby, c. 1620.
Derbyshire had lead mines in its hills and good grazing in its valleys. Both made steady money, and families who made it bought manors, which is what put their names into the heraldic records.
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 Durrant 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 Derby.
Origin & History of the Durrant Family in England
The surname Durrant traces its origins to the Old French term "durant," which was a common nickname meaning enduring or steadfast. This name likely began as a descriptor for a person with a patient or persistent personality before it became a hereditary family name in England. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Durrant family were well-established in the town of Derby. During this period, families in Derby often worked as skilled tradespeople or merchants, contributing to the growing local economy of the East Midlands. As the family settled into life in Derbyshire, they became part of the social fabric of the region, leaving behind traces in local parish registers and legal documents that highlight their long-standing presence in the area.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Durand
Derived from the Latin durus meaning hard or enduring.
This name
DurrantA patronymic surname indicating a descendant of someone who was steadfast or resolute.
also spelled
Durand
Durante
Durants
Related arms
Durantsimilar arms
Durandvariant spelling
Durantsvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Derbyshire Record Office, Parish Registers of All Saints, Derby, D2360
Lower, Mark Antony, Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of the Family Names of the United Kingdom, 1860
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
