A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Flud family of England.
Reg. 2770 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. on a cross sa. five crescents or (another, betw. four crescents sa.)”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Flud Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Flud arms are recorded
The Flud 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 Flud 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 Flud Family in England
The family name Flud is rooted in the linguistic traditions of Northern England, where it likely originated as a descriptive surname. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Flud family were well-established residents of York. During this period, York served as a vital regional hub for trade and administration, placing the family at the heart of a bustling urban center. The name itself is often linked to older variations of the word flood, which may have originally identified someone who lived near a river or a frequently flooded area. As the family grew, they integrated into the local community, contributing to the social and economic life of the city during the early seventeenth century. This period of history highlights their transition from local inhabitants to a recognized part of the city’s long-standing demographic landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Floyd
Derived from the Welsh word for grey.
This name
FludAn English locational surname referring to someone living near a grey-colored river.
also spelled
Flood
Related arms
Floodvariant spelling
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' Account Rolls, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
cross symbolChristian faith and service
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
