A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Garling family of England.
Reg. 3874 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ar. on a chev. gu. three mullets of the field, on a chief az. as many suns or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Garling Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Garling arms are recorded
The Garling 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 Garling 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 Garling Family in England
The Garling family name has deep roots in the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, York was a bustling center of trade and religious activity, and families like the Garlings were often integrated into the local merchant or craft guilds that defined the city’s economy. The name itself is thought to be of Old English or Germanic origin, likely evolving from descriptive nicknames or references to specific geographic locations where early ancestors resided. As the family established their presence in Yorkshire, they became part of the social fabric of Northern England, navigating the significant political and religious shifts that characterized the Stuart period. By maintaining their residence in such a prominent urban hub, the Garlings were well-positioned to participate in the growth and development of the region over several generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Garlo
A Germanic personal name derived from the element meaning spear.
This name
GarlingA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person bearing the name Garlo.
also spelled
Garlyng
Garlynge
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620–1650
Palliser, David M., Tudor York, 1979
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
