A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Goble family of England.
Reg. 1021 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wyvernValour and protection, and victory over the plague
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Paly of six az. and gu. on a chief ar. a wivern vert”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Goble Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Goble arms are recorded
The Goble 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 Goble 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 Goble Family in England
The surname Goble is believed to have originated in England as a diminutive form of the name Godbert or possibly as a nickname derived from the Old French word gobel, which referred to a small cup or goblet. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Goble family were living in this region, likely participating in the local trade and agricultural life that defined Northern England at the time. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the area, eventually contributing to the migration patterns that saw many English families move across the Atlantic to the American colonies. This transition marked a new chapter for the name, as the descendants of these early York residents helped shape the developing communities in the New World.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Godebald
A Germanic compound meaning good or god and bold or brave.
This name
GobleA patronymic surname derived from the personal name Godebald, signifying a descendant of the brave one.
also spelled
Goebel
Goebell
Gebel
Goble
Gobelot
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wyvernValour and protection, and victory over the plague
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wyvernValour and protection, and victory over the plague
