A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fulwood family of England.
Reg. 3173 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. a chev. sa. betw. three mullets gu. pierced of the field”
WarwickFoordehall · Warwick, c. 1620
Where the Fulwood Arms Were Recorded
Warwick
Map of England showing where the Fulwood arms are recorded
The Fulwood arms were recorded in Warwick, c. 1620.
Warwickshire lay in the middle of England, and its landed families were spread evenly across it rather than gathered in one corner. A great many held a single manor each, and each of those holdings brought its own claim to 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 Fulwood 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 Warwick.
Origin & History of the Fulwood Family in England
The surname Fulwood is a locative name, meaning it originated from a specific place rather than a trade or personal characteristic. It is derived from the Old English words "ful," meaning foul or dirty, and "wudu," meaning wood, likely describing a dense or marshy forest area. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the English Midlands, particularly in Warwickshire. Records confirm that members of the Fulwood family were living in Warwick by 1620, where they were integrated into the local social and economic life of the town. During this period, families often moved from rural estates into growing market towns to pursue new opportunities in trade and law. This migration helped the name persist through generations as the family became a recognized part of the regional community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Full and Wudu
Old English words meaning foul or dirty and a wood or forest.
This name
FulwoodRefers to a person who lived near a dirty or marshy woodland area.
also spelled
Fulwode
Related arms
Frevillerecorded with Fulwood, same area
Montfortrecorded with Fulwood, same area
Philipsrecorded with Fulwood, same area
Robyrecorded with Fulwood, same area
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
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Warwickshire County Record Office, Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
