A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fury family of England.
Reg. 3635 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. a bend in chief a mullet of six points or, issuing from the base three piles wavy of the last”
EnglandWestminster, c. 1620
Where the Fury Arms Were Recorded
Westminster
Map of England showing where the Fury arms are recorded
The Fury arms were recorded in Westminster, c. 1620.
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 Fury 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 Fury Family in England
The family name Fury has roots that trace back to the bustling streets of Westminster during the early seventeenth century. By 1620, records indicate that members of the family were established within this influential district of London. During this period, Westminster was a center of political and religious activity, placing the family at the heart of a rapidly changing English society. The name itself likely evolved from older linguistic roots, possibly serving as a descriptive nickname or a variation of occupational titles common in the region. As the family navigated life in the capital, they became part of the urban fabric that defined the transition from the Elizabethan era to the Stuart period. Their presence in such a prominent location suggests they were active participants in the local community during a time of significant national growth.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fureur
Derived from the Old French word for rage or violent passion.
This name
FuryA nickname for a person with a fierce, impetuous, or quick-tempered personality.
also spelled
Furey
Furee
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Westminster City Archives, Westminster Rate Books, 1620
Westminster City Archives, St Margaret’s Westminster Parish Registers, 1620
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