A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Grover family of England.
Reg. 2448 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
vairProtection, and the winter fur
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Per bend gu. and or, a pale vair”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Grover Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Grover arms are recorded
The Grover 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 Grover 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 Grover Family in England
The surname Grover is a topographic name, which means it was originally given to people who lived near a grove of trees. In Middle English, the word "grave" or "grove" referred to a small wood or a thicket, and families often adopted this name to identify their specific place of residence. By the early 17th century, the name was well-established in England, with records confirming that members of the Grover family were living in York by 1620. During this period, families often moved from rural areas into growing urban centers like York to pursue new trades and economic opportunities. As these individuals settled into city life, the name became a permanent fixture in local parish registers and legal documents, helping historians trace the movement of the family across the English landscape during the colonial era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
graf
Old English word for a grove or a small wooded area.
This name
GroverA topographical surname for someone who lived near or worked in a grove.
also spelled
Grovar
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Records: Parish Registers of York, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
