A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gamon family of England.
Reg. 6875 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
legStrength and swiftness
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. two chev. betw. three human legs couped at the thigh ar”
MiddlesexMinchenden House · Middlesex, c. 1620
Where the Gamon Arms Were Recorded
Middlesex
Map of England showing where the Gamon arms are recorded
The Gamon arms were recorded in Middlesex, c. 1620.
Middlesex was the county around London, and City money flowed straight into it. Merchants and officials bought estates within reach of the capital, and a new estate brought a coat of arms with it.
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 Gamon 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 Middlesex.
Origin & History of the Gamon Family in England
The surname Gamon has deep roots in English history, appearing in records as early as the seventeenth century. By 1620, families bearing this name were well-established in the county of Middlesex, which served as a bustling hub of trade and administration near London. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older occupational or descriptive terms, likely evolving from Middle English words used to identify individuals by their personal traits or their roles within a local community. During this era, the Gamon family lived through a time of significant social change as England transitioned toward a more modern economy. Their presence in Middlesex suggests that they were part of the growing population of citizens who helped shape the local culture and commerce of the region during the early Stuart period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gamel
Old Norse word meaning old or aged.
This name
GamonA patronymic surname derived from an ancient Scandinavian personal name meaning the old one.
also spelled
Gamin
Gamman
Related arms
Gambonvariant spelling
Gambone, or Gambonvariant spelling
Gambounvariant spelling
Gaminvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
London Metropolitan Archives, Middlesex Parish Registers, 1538–1812
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384–1858
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
legStrength and swiftness
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
legStrength and swiftness
