A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Froes family of England.
Reg. 6435 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
portcullisProtection of the household, and the guarded gate
bombOne who has faced a great siege
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Ar. on a chev. gu. betw. two bombs sa. fired ppr. in chief, in base a salamander in flames also ppr. a portcullis with chains pendent betw. two falcons affrontée, belled or”
Englandc. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Froes arms are recorded
The Froes 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 Froes 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 Froes Family in England
The surname Froes is a distinct name with roots that trace back to the early seventeenth century in the historic city of York. By 1620, records indicate that members of the family were already established residents within this northern English hub. The name itself is often associated with linguistic variations of the word fro, which historically described someone who lived near a specific landmark or possessed a particular temperament. As the family settled into York, they became part of the local fabric during a time of significant social and economic change in England. Their presence in the city suggests they were likely involved in the local trades or merchant guilds that defined York’s economy during the early modern period. Over time, the family name persisted as a marker of their regional heritage, connecting their descendants to the long and storied history of one of England’s oldest cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fros
Old English word meaning a frog or a person with frog-like features.
This name
FroesA descriptive nickname for an individual who possessed physical characteristics or mannerisms resembling a frog.
also spelled
Fyers
Fires
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, James I
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
portcullisProtection of the household, and the guarded gate
bombOne who has faced a great siege
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
portcullisProtection of the household, and the guarded gate
bombOne who has faced a great siege
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
