A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fynes family of England.
Reg. 3959 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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. three lions ramp. or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Fynes Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Fynes arms are recorded
The Fynes 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 Fynes 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 Fynes Family in England
The family name Fynes has deep roots in northern England, with historical records confirming that members of the family were established residents of York by the year 1620. During this period, York was a vital center for trade and administration, and families living there were often involved in the city's growing merchant classes or local governance. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older surnames derived from specific locations in France, suggesting that early ancestors may have arrived in England during the medieval era before eventually settling in the north. As the family became part of the York community, they participated in the daily life of a city defined by its ancient walls and bustling markets. Over time, the Fynes name became firmly linked to the region, reflecting the broader movement of families who helped shape the social and economic landscape of Yorkshire throughout the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
finis
Latin term meaning end, boundary, or limit.
This name
FynesRefers to someone who lived near a boundary or borderland.
also spelled
Fynesse
Fynis
Fyniss
Fin
Fines
Related arms
Finvariant spelling
Finesvariant spelling
Fynneevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Collins, Arthur, The Peerage of England, 1768
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
Foster, Joseph, Pedigrees of the County Families of Yorkshire, 1874
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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