A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Emmett family of England.
Reg. 5085 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Per pale az. and sa. a fesse engr. erm. betw. three bulls' heads cabossed or”
LancasterWestminster · Lancaster, c. 1620
Where the Emmett Arms Were Recorded
Lancaster
Map of England showing where the Emmett arms are recorded
The Emmett arms were recorded in Lancaster, c. 1620.
Lancashire was divided among a great many small landed families, more than most northern counties. Estates were passed down whole rather than split up, so the same names hold the same ground for centuries in the 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 Emmett 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 Lancaster.
Origin & History of the Emmett Family in England
The surname Emmett has roots that stretch back to medieval England, where it originated as a diminutive form of the name Emma. During the seventeenth century, families bearing this name were well-established in the northern regions of the country, specifically within the county of Lancaster. By 1620, records confirm that members of the Emmett family were active participants in the social and economic life of this area. Life in Lancaster during this period was defined by the transition from traditional agrarian practices to the early stages of trade and industry. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of the region, contributing to the development of their community through their work and daily interactions. Their presence in Lancaster during the early seventeenth century highlights a long-standing connection to the history of Northwest England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Emma
Derived from the Germanic element ermen meaning whole or universal.
This name
EmmettA diminutive form meaning little universal one or tiny whole.
also spelled
Emot
Emott
Related arms
Emmottvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Lancashire Archives, Bishop's Transcripts of Parish Registers, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bullValour and generosity
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bullValour and generosity
