A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Faro family of England.
Reg. 4395 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ar. on a bend sa. three horseshoes of the first”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Faro Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Faro arms are recorded
The Faro 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 Faro 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 Faro Family in England
The surname Faro carries a rich history that likely traces its roots to the movement of people across Europe during the Middle Ages. While the name has various potential origins, it is often associated with geographical features or descriptive nicknames that identified a person’s home or trade. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Faro family were already established in the historic city of York. During this period, York was a bustling northern hub where families were often involved in the city’s thriving trade guilds and local governance. Living in such a significant urban center suggests that the early Faro ancestors were likely integrated into the professional life of the city, contributing to the local economy and social fabric of seventeenth-century England. As the family grew and moved through the region, they helped shape the local identity of the areas they inhabited, leaving a lasting mark on the historical landscape of northern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pharus
Latin term for a lighthouse or beacon.
This name
FaroA topographic name for someone who lived near a lighthouse or a coastal beacon.
also spelled
Faro
Faroe
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
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register, 1272–1759
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
