A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Duton family of England.
Reg. 0364 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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 cross engr. erm”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Duton Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Duton arms are recorded
The Duton 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 Duton 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 Duton Family in England
The family name Duton likely originated as a locational surname, which was a common way for people to identify themselves in medieval England. These names were often derived from a specific town or village where a family held land or lived for generations. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Duton family were well-established residents of York. During this period, York was a major center for trade and administration in Northern England. Families living in such a prominent city were often involved in local commerce, craft guilds, or the legal systems that supported the regional economy. Because the name appears in the city archives during the early seventeenth century, it suggests that the family was part of the stable urban population that helped shape the social and economic life of York during the Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dutton
A settlement or enclosure belonging to a person named Dutt.
This name
DutonDerived from Old English words for a settlement or farmstead located near a hill or town.
also spelled
Dutten
Dutun
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Hey, David. Family Names and Family History. 2000
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register, 1620
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