Map of England showing where the Granger arms are recorded
The Granger 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 Granger 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 Granger Family in England
The surname Granger is an occupational name that originated in medieval England. It was derived from the Old French word "grangier," which referred to a farm bailiff or a person in charge of a grange. A grange was a specific type of farm owned by a monastery where crops were stored and managed. By the time the family was established in York around 1620, the name had become a common way to identify people who worked in agricultural administration. Families with this name were often industrious and held positions of responsibility within their local communities. Because the name was tied to a specific job rather than a single location, it appeared in various parts of England as the agricultural system evolved. The presence of the Granger family in York during the early 17th century suggests they were part of the growing urban middle class that helped sustain the city's economy during a period of significant social change.
Granger Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
grangier
Derived from the Latin word granum meaning grain or seed.
This name
GrangerAn occupational surname for a farm bailiff or a person in charge of a grange.
also spelled
Grainger
Grangier
Related arms
Graingervariant 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
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
The National Archives, Lay Subsidy Rolls for the County of York
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