A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Favell family of England.
Reg. 9392 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Sa. a chev. or, betw. three escallops ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Favell Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Favell arms are recorded
The Favell 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 Favell 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 Favell Family in England
The surname Favell is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname in medieval England, likely derived from the Old French word "favele," which meant deceitful or cunning. Over time, this name evolved into a hereditary surname as families settled into specific regions. By the early 17th century, the Favell family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm their residence in this historic northern hub, where they likely participated in the local trade and social life of the city. During this era, families in York often played vital roles in the bustling merchant guilds and the administrative functions of the cathedral city. The survival of these early records suggests that the Favell family was well-integrated into the fabric of Yorkshire society long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
favele
Old French term for a deceitful or honey-tongued person.
This name
FavellA nickname for someone perceived as flattering, deceptive, or having a smooth, persuasive manner of speaking.
also spelled
Fauell
Related arms
Fauellvariant spelling
Thompsonrecorded with Favell, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
