A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Farrington family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 1096 · Britain, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bombOne who has faced a great siege
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'herm. au chev. de gu., ch. de trois bombes d'or, allumées au nat., et acc. de trois têtes de léopard de sa. C.: un dragon ailé de sin., semé de bes. d'or, le corps ch. de deux chausse-trapes du même, coll. d'une couronne murale d'arg., enchaînée d'or. D.: LE BON TEMPS VIENDRA.”
KentKent, c. 1818
Where the Farrington Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of Britain showing where the Farrington arms are recorded
The Farrington arms were recorded in Kent, c. 1818.
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 Britain in this period.
George III of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George III of Great Britain
1801–1820
Reigning in Britain when the Farrington arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Farrington Family in Britain
The surname Farrington is a locative name, meaning it originally identified people based on the place where they lived. It is derived from Old English words that describe a farmstead or an enclosure associated with a person named Fara. While the name has deep roots in northern England, particularly in Lancashire where the village of Farrington served as an early ancestral seat, families bearing the name gradually migrated across the country over many generations. By the early nineteenth century, records confirm that members of the Farrington family had established a presence in Kent. This movement was common during the industrial era as families sought new opportunities in agriculture and trade throughout the British Isles. The name serves as a historical marker of how families moved from small, localized settlements to become part of the broader social fabric of southern England.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. a chev. betw. three leopards' faces gu”
SussexChichester · Sussex, c. 1572
Where the Farrington Arms Were Recorded
Sussex
Map of England showing where the Farrington arms are recorded
The Farrington arms were recorded in Sussex, c. 1572.
Sussex had ironworks in its woods and good farmland on its downs. Both made money, and families who made it bought manors, which is what put their names in the heraldic 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.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in Britain when the Farrington 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 Sussex.
Origin & History of the Farrington Family in England
The surname Farrington is a locational name, meaning it originated from individuals who lived in or near a place called Farrington. In England, these place names typically derive from the Old English words "fearn," meaning fern, and "tun," meaning an enclosure or settlement. This suggests that the earliest families to carry the name were likely farmers or landowners who settled in fern-covered clearings. By the year 1572, records confirm that members of the Farrington family were established in Sussex. During this era, families were often identified by their connection to the land they worked, and as they moved to different regions for trade or agriculture, they carried the name of their original home with them. This process helped the name spread throughout the English countryside, eventually becoming a permanent family identifier passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Farington
Old English for a settlement belonging to the followers of Fara.
This name
FarringtonDerived from a place name in Lancashire, denoting an estate or farmstead associated with a specific clan.
also spelled
Farington
Faryngton
Farringdon
Faringdon
Related arms
Faringtonvariant spelling
Ffaringtonvariant spelling
Faringdonvariant spelling
Marerecorded with Farrington, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-Names, 1960
The National Archives, Census Returns for England and Wales, 1841
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bombOne who has faced a great siege
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bombOne who has faced a great siege
lionCourage, strength and royalty
