A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gauntlett family of England.
Reg. 8534 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
gauntletA challenge given and the readiness to meet it
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Az. a gauntlet ar. on a chief or, two roses gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Gauntlett Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Gauntlett arms are recorded
The Gauntlett 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 Gauntlett 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 Gauntlett Family in England
The surname Gauntlett is rooted in the occupational and descriptive naming traditions of medieval England. It is widely believed to derive from the Old French word *gantelet*, which referred to a protective glove worn as part of a suit of armor. In the early seventeenth century, the family established a notable presence in the city of York, where records confirm their residence by 1620. During this period, York served as a major center for trade and administration in Northern England, providing a stable environment for families to settle and grow. While the name originated as a reference to specialized metalwork or protective gear, the Gauntlett family became integrated into the local civic life of York, contributing to the city’s history through their professional activities and community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
gant
Old French word for a glove or gauntlet.
This name
GauntlettAn occupational name for a maker or seller of gloves or protective armored hand coverings.
also spelled
Gauntlet
Gauntlett
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York, Records of the Archbishop of York: Diocesan Records
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
gauntletA challenge given and the readiness to meet it
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
gauntletA challenge given and the readiness to meet it
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
