Map of England showing where the Felder arms are recorded
The Felder 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 Felder 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 Felder Family in England
The surname Felder is primarily rooted in Germanic origins, where it served as a topographic name for someone who lived near an open field or a stretch of cleared land. The word itself comes from the Middle High German term *velt*, which refers to a plain or an open country. By the early 17th century, the name had migrated across borders and established a presence in England. Records confirm that members of the Felder family were living in York by 1620, suggesting that they were likely part of the skilled artisan or merchant classes who contributed to the city’s vibrant trade economy during the Stuart period. These early ancestors were part of a growing movement of families who settled in northern English towns to seek new opportunities in agriculture and local commerce. Over time, the name evolved from a simple description of a person's home into a permanent family identity that was passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
feld
An open area of land or a field.
This name
FelderA topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on an open field.
also spelled
Filder
Fyelder
Phielder
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
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