A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Goding family of England.
Reg. 9488 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Gu. two bars or, over all on a bend ar. three lions' heads erased ppr”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Goding Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Goding arms are recorded
The Goding arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
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 Goding 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 Goding Family in England
The surname Goding is rooted in Old English origins, likely derived from the personal name Godwine, which translates to "good friend." By the early 17th century, the family was firmly established in London, a period defined by rapid urban growth and significant social change. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Goding family were active residents of the city during the reign of King James I. At this time, London was a bustling center of trade and commerce, and families like the Godings were often involved in the city's expanding merchant guilds and local crafts. This era placed the family at the heart of a transforming England, where they contributed to the social fabric of a capital city that was quickly becoming a global hub for politics and industry.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
God
Old English term for a deity or supreme being.
This name
GodingA patronymic surname meaning son of the good one or son of God.
also spelled
Godin
Godden
Goddinge
Goodinge
Related arms
Goddenvariant spelling
Goddingevariant spelling
Godinvariant spelling
Goodingevariant spelling
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
London Metropolitan Archives, Church of England Parish Registers, 1538–1812
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
