A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Farrall family of England.
Reg. 0523 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
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)
“Per pale ar. and sa”
WarwickWarwick, c. 1620
Where the Farrall Arms Were Recorded
Warwick
Map of England showing where the Farrall arms are recorded
The Farrall arms were recorded in Warwick, c. 1620.
Warwickshire lay in the middle of England, and its landed families were spread evenly across it rather than gathered in one corner. A great many held a single manor each, and each of those holdings brought its own claim to 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 Farrall 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 Warwick.
Origin & History of the Farrall Family in England
The family name Farrall has deep roots in the English Midlands, with historical records placing members of the family in the town of Warwick as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, Warwick was a bustling market town where families often established themselves through trade, craftsmanship, or local agriculture. The name itself is thought to be an anglicized variation of older Gaelic or Celtic origins, likely brought into the region through migration patterns during the medieval period. As the family settled in Warwickshire, they became part of the local social fabric, living through a time of great political and religious change in England. By establishing their presence in such a central location, the early Farralls were positioned to participate in the growth of the region, contributing to the local economy and community life for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Farrell
Derived from the Gaelic word fearghal meaning man of valor.
This name
FarrallAn Anglicized form of an Irish surname signifying a courageous or heroic individual.
also spelled
Farrall
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Dugdale, William. The Antiquities of Warwickshire. 1656
Warwickshire County Record Office. Quarter Sessions Records, 1620–1650
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
