A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gregorie family of England.
Reg. 6293 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Az. within three increscents or, as many mullets ar”
DevonPliston · Devon, c. 1620
Where the Gregorie Arms Were Recorded
Devon
Map of England showing where the Gregorie arms are recorded
The Gregorie arms were recorded in Devon, c. 1620.
Devon was a county of small manors and seafaring families. Its gentry were spread thickly across the countryside, and money made at sea often bought an estate, which in turn brought a coat 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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Gregorie 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 Devon.
Origin & History of the Gregorie Family in England
The surname Gregorie originates from the Greek name Gregorios, which means watchful or alert. During the Middle Ages, this name became popular across Europe because it was associated with several influential early popes and saints. By the time the family was established in Devon in 1620, the name had evolved into various spellings based on local dialects and the way scribes recorded names in parish registers. Families living in Devon during this period were often part of a growing merchant or agricultural class that helped shape the local economy of the English West Country. As the name spread through the region, it became a fixed identifier for families who were deeply rooted in their local communities and parish life. This transition from a personal name to a permanent family name reflects the broader social changes occurring in England as people began to settle into more stable, documented lives.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gregorius
Derived from the Greek word meaning to be watchful or alert.
This name
GregorieA surname indicating a descendant of someone who was vigilant or watchful.
also spelled
Gregory
Gregery
Related arms
Gregorysame arms
Needhamrecorded with Gregorie, same area
Smithrecorded with Gregorie, same area
Smythrecorded with Gregorie, same area
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, 1991
Hanks, Patrick and Hodges, Flavia, A Dictionary of Surnames, 1988
Devon Archives, Parish Registers of Devon, 1620
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crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
