A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Farrier family of England.
Reg. 2835 · 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 engr. sa. three horseshoes of the first”
YorkHull · York, c. 1620
Where the Farrier Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Farrier arms are recorded
The Farrier arms were recorded in York, c. 1620.
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 Farrier 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 York.
Origin & History of the Farrier Family in England
The surname Farrier is an occupational name that identifies the trade of the family’s earliest ancestors. During the medieval period, a farrier was a skilled craftsman responsible for shoeing horses and providing basic veterinary care for livestock. Because horses were essential for transportation, farming, and warfare, these workers were vital members of every community. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Farrier family were established in the city of York. At that time, York was a major northern hub for trade and industry, providing a perfect environment for a family of specialized metalworkers to thrive. As the family grew, they integrated into the local economy and social life of the region, carrying their professional title as a permanent family name through the generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
ferrarius
Latin term for a worker in iron or a blacksmith.
This name
FarrierAn occupational surname for a person who shoes horses or works with iron.
also spelled
Farrer
Farrier
Farrow
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
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
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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
