A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Felt family of England.
Reg. 0534 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. a buck's head couped at the neck ar. attired or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Felt Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Felt arms are recorded
The Felt 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 Felt 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 Felt Family in England
The surname Felt is rooted in the linguistic traditions of Northern Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who worked with felted wool or lived near a specific type of open land. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Felt family were established in the historic city of York, England. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and craftsmanship, providing a stable environment for families to settle and build their livelihoods. As the name moved through generations, it became a distinct identifier for these early inhabitants who contributed to the local economy and social fabric of the region. The presence of the family in such a prominent city suggests they were part of the growing middle class that helped shape the development of seventeenth-century England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Felt
A matted fabric made of wool or fur fibers.
This name
FeltAn occupational surname for a maker or seller of felted goods.
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
