A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gooding family of England.
Reg. 7812 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 three pales sa. as many spears' heads of the field”
LincolnLincoln, c. 1620
Where the Gooding Arms Were Recorded
Lincoln
Map of England showing where the Gooding arms are recorded
The Gooding 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 Gooding 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 Gooding Family in England
The surname Gooding is rooted in the Old English language, originating as a patronymic name that signifies a descendant of a person named Goding. This name was derived from the ancient elements "god," meaning good or divine, and "ing," which indicates a son or member of a specific tribe. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of Lincoln, England. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Gooding family were integrated into the local community during this period of significant social and religious change. As the family grew, they contributed to the local economy and civic life of the region, helping to shape the historical identity of Lincoln through their daily work and community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
God
The supreme being or a deity.
This name
GoodingA patronymic name derived from the son of a person named Good or God.
also spelled
Goodin
Gooden
Goddinge
Related arms
Goddingevariant spelling
Gooddenvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Lincolnshire Archives, Lincoln Consistory Court Wills, 1620
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
