A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dymond family of England.
Reg. 2902 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fusilTravail and industry
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. three fusils in fesse ar. over all a fesse of the first”
DevonTiverton · Devon, c. 1620
Where the Dymond Arms Were Recorded
Devon
Map of England showing where the Dymond arms are recorded
The Dymond arms were recorded in Devon, c. 1620.
Devon was a county of small manors and seafaring families. Its gentry were spread thickly across the countryside, and money made at sea often bought an estate, which in turn brought a coat of 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 Dymond 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 Devon.
Origin & History of the Dymond Family in England
The surname Dymond is rooted in the landscape of Devon, England, where the family established a notable presence by the early seventeenth century. Etymologists generally trace the name to the Middle English word "dimond," which was a common variation of the word diamond. During the medieval period, this name was often used as a nickname for someone with a brilliant or precious personality, or perhaps for a person who worked as a jeweler. By 1620, records indicate that the Dymond family was well-integrated into the local communities of Devon, likely working as farmers, tradesmen, or artisans. These early ancestors lived through a time of significant social change in England, and their survival and growth in the region helped solidify the name as a permanent fixture of the Devonshire countryside for generations to come.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
adamas
A Greek term meaning unconquerable or invincible.
This name
DymondA variant of Diamond, historically used as a nickname for someone with an unbreakable or precious nature.
also spelled
Dymon
Dymont
Dymontt
Dimond
Related arms
Dimondvariant spelling
Dymon, or Dymanvariant spelling
Barnerecorded with Dymond, same area
Burridgerecorded with Dymond, same area
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
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service, Parish Registers of Devon, 1620
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fusilTravail and industry
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
fusilTravail and industry
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
