A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gubbins family of England.
Reg. 7623 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Vert a fesse erm. betw. six bezants”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Gubbins Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Gubbins arms are recorded
The Gubbins 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 Gubbins 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 Gubbins Family in England
The surname Gubbins is a patronymic name that likely originated as a diminutive form of the name Gilbert. During the Middle Ages, it was common practice to shorten names and add suffixes to show affection or to distinguish between family members with the same name. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Gubbins family were living and working in this historic northern hub. At that time, York was a center for trade and religious administration, suggesting that the family was likely involved in the local merchant classes or skilled crafts that defined the city’s economy. Over the following centuries, the family name spread from these northern roots to other parts of England, reflecting the movement of people seeking new opportunities in growing industrial and agricultural regions.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gobin
A diminutive form of the Germanic personal name Godobert.
This name
GubbinsA patronymic surname derived from a pet form of the name Godobert, meaning bright or famous god.
also spelled
Gubbing
Gubyns
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, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
