A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Goldin family of England.
Reg. 9560 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Gu. a chev. ar. betw. three bezants”
LincolnGainsborough · Lincoln, c. 1620
Where the Goldin Arms Were Recorded
Lincoln
Map of England showing where the Goldin arms are recorded
The Goldin arms were recorded in Lincoln, c. 1620.
Lincolnshire was rich farming country, and its wealth was spread across many middling families. Households of that size bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Goldin 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 Lincoln.
Origin & History of the Goldin Family in England
The surname Goldin is primarily rooted in the linguistic traditions of medieval Europe, where it often functioned as a descriptive name for individuals associated with the trade of gold or those with fair, golden hair. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the English city of Lincoln. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the family were active participants in the social and economic life of this historic cathedral city during a period of significant transition in England. As residents of Lincoln, these early ancestors lived in a hub of trade and religious history, likely contributing to the local community through craftsmanship or commerce. While the name evolved through various spellings over the centuries, its presence in Lincoln highlights the family’s long-standing integration into the fabric of English regional life.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gold
A precious yellow metallic element.
This name
GoldinDerived from a nickname for someone with golden hair or a person of great value.
also spelled
Goldin
Golding
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
Hanks, Patrick, Dictionary of American Family Names, 2003
Lincolnshire Archives, Lincoln Consistory Court Wills and Inventories, 1620
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, James I, 1620
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