A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Granson family of England.
Reg. 2341 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Paly of six ar. and az. on a bend gu. three eagles displ. or”
KentChelsfield · Kent, c. 1369
Where the Granson Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of England showing where the Granson arms are recorded
The Granson arms were recorded in Kent, c. 1369.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats of 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.
Edward III of England
Sovereign of the period
Edward III of England
1327–1377
Reigning in England when the Granson 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 Kent.
Origin & History of the Granson Family in England
The surname Granson traces its roots to the medieval period, with records confirming the presence of the family in the county of Kent as early as 1369. The name likely originated as a descriptive term, functioning as a patronymic that identified an individual as the grandson of a specific person. During the fourteenth century, surnames were becoming increasingly necessary for tax purposes and legal documentation in England. Families often adopted names based on their relationships or their specific roles within a village community. By establishing themselves in Kent, the Granson family became part of the social fabric of a region known for its agricultural wealth and proximity to the trade routes of London. Over time, the name evolved from a simple identifier of lineage into a permanent family title that was passed down through generations of farmers, tradespeople, and local residents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Grand
Derived from the Old French word meaning large or great.
This name
GransonA patronymic surname indicating the son of a person known as the large or great one.
also spelled
Gransoun
Related arms
Grandisonsame arms
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
The National Archives, Court of Common Pleas: Plea Rolls, CP 40/434, 1369
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
