A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Frohock family of England.
Reg. 8853 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Az. on a chev. betw. three leopards' faces or, as many trefoils slipped vert”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Frohock Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Frohock arms are recorded
The Frohock 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 Frohock 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 Frohock Family in England
The Frohock family name is deeply rooted in the history of seventeenth-century England, with records confirming their presence in the city of York as early as 1620. During this era, York served as a major center for trade and religious administration, placing the family in a region characterized by significant social and political change. The name itself likely originated as a locational or descriptive surname, which was a common practice for families living in the northern counties of England at the time. Early family members were often involved in the local merchant classes or skilled trades, which allowed them to establish a firm foothold in the community. As the century progressed, the family expanded their reach, eventually participating in the broader migrations that defined the period. By maintaining a consistent presence in official parish registers and legal documents, the Frohock family left a clear trail that highlights their role in the development of early modern English society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Froh
A Germanic term meaning happy, joyful, or glad.
This name
FrohockA locational or descriptive surname likely referring to a joyful person or a happy settlement.
also spelled
Frohuck
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
The National Archives, Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, PROB 11
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, CC/1/1
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
