A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fonder family of England.
Reg. 2973 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Quarterly, 1st and 4th, ar. a chev. voided sa. in the voidure three Moors' heads couped of the second; 2nd and 3rd, ar. on a chev. sa. three crosses crosslet of the field”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Fonder Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Fonder arms are recorded
The Fonder 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 Fonder 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 Fonder Family in England
The family name Fonder has roots that trace back to the early seventeenth century in the historic city of York. By 1620, records confirm that members of the family were already established residents within this northern English hub. The name itself likely evolved from older linguistic patterns, possibly relating to a descriptive term for a person’s trade or their specific location within the medieval city layout. During this era, York was a bustling center of commerce and craft, and families like the Fonders were often integrated into the local guilds or parish life. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, navigating the significant political and religious shifts that defined England during the Stuart period. Their presence in the city archives provides a clear link to a time when York served as a vital gateway for trade and regional administration.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
fundere
Latin verb meaning to pour, melt, or cast metal.
This name
FonderAn occupational surname for a metal founder or someone who cast molten metal into molds.
also spelled
Fonder
Fondur
Fondere
Fondra
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward. History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York. 1822
North Yorkshire County Record Office. York City Archives: Parish Registers and Freemen’s Rolls. 1620
Palliser, David M. Tudor York. 1979
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
savages head affrontyAn enemy overcome
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
savages head affrontyAn enemy overcome
