A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Grandon family of England.
Reg. 5229 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
vairProtection, and the winter fur
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
VairMeans: Protection
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. three chev. gu. (another adds a label vair)”
LeicesterLeicester, c. 1620
Where the Grandon Arms Were Recorded
Leicester
Map of England showing where the Grandon arms are recorded
The Grandon arms were recorded in Leicester, c. 1620.
Leicestershire was grazing country, and wool and cattle made steady money rather than spectacular fortunes. Steady money bought manors, and manors are what brought families into the registers.
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 Grandon 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 Leicester.
Origin & History of the Grandon Family in England
The Grandon family name has deep roots in the English Midlands, with historical records confirming their presence in Leicester as early as 1620. During this period, the name was likely associated with families living near prominent geographical features or specific plots of land, as surnames often evolved from descriptions of a person’s surroundings or local landmarks. Life in seventeenth-century Leicester was defined by the town's role as a bustling market center, and families like the Grandons were typically involved in the local trades, agriculture, or the emerging textile industries that supported the regional economy. As the family established themselves in the area, they became part of the social fabric of the town, navigating the significant political and religious shifts that characterized England during the early Stuart era. Their continued presence in the region suggests a stable lineage that was deeply connected to the development of Leicestershire over several generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Grand
Derived from the Old French word meaning large or tall.
This name
GrandonA topographical name for someone who lived near a large hill or a significant landmark.
also spelled
Grandun
Grandune
Related arms
Grandenvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Leicestershire Record Office, Bishop’s Transcripts of Leicestershire Parish Registers, 1620
Nichols, John, The History and Antiquities of the County of Leicester, 1795
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
