Map of Wales showing where the Faulks arms are recorded
The Faulks arms were recorded in Wales, c. 1647.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Denbigh.
Denbighshire was north Welsh country of hills and small estates. Land was held by a great many families rather than a few, and each holding brought its own claim to a coat 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 Wales in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Wales when the Faulks arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Wales
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 Wales.
Origin & History of the Faulks Family in Wales
The surname Faulks is a variation of the name Fulk, which originated as a personal name of Germanic origin. It was brought to the British Isles during the medieval period and eventually became a hereditary surname. By the middle of the seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Denbigh, Wales. Records from 1647 confirm that members of the family were living in this area during a time of significant political and social upheaval in Britain. Because Denbigh was a strategic market town and a center for local administration, families living there often held roles related to trade or local governance. Over time, the spelling evolved from its early roots into the modern form of Faulks, reflecting the way names changed as they were passed down through generations in Welsh and English communities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fulco
A Germanic name derived from the word for folk or people.
This name
FaulksA patronymic surname meaning son of the person named Fulco or folk-leader.
also spelled
Foulkes
Fowkes
Foulke
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Morgan, T.J. and Morgan, P., Welsh Surnames, 1985
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic: Charles I, 1647
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
duckResourcefulness on land and water
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
duckResourcefulness on land and water
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
