A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ent family of England.
Reg. 2774 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. a chev. betw. three falcons' bells or”
KentSandwich · Kent, c. 1620
Where the Ent Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of England showing where the Ent arms are recorded
The Ent arms were recorded in Kent, c. 1620.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats 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 Ent 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 Kent.
Origin & History of the Ent Family in England
The surname Ent is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Kent, England, where the family was firmly established by the early seventeenth century. The name likely originated as a topographical descriptor or a nickname, potentially derived from the Old English word for a giant or a person of significant stature. By 1620, records indicate that the Ent family was integrated into the local community, living during a period of great social and religious change in the region. Members of the family were often involved in the professional and agricultural life of the county, contributing to the development of Kentish society before many families began to migrate further afield. This early presence in Kent suggests that the family held a stable position within the local economy and parish structures of the time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ant
A reference to the small social insect known for industry.
This name
EntA nickname for an industrious or busy person, derived from Middle English.
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Hasted, Edward. The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent. 1797
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
