Map of England showing where the Gulino arms are recorded
The Gulino arms were recorded in Bedford, c. 1620.
Bedfordshire was small, flat farming country close to London. Its manors were held by middling families rather than great ones, but a manor was a manor, and holding one brought 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 Gulino 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 Bedford.
Origin & History of the Gulino Family in England
The surname Gulino originates from the Mediterranean region, specifically tracing its roots to the island of Sicily. The name is derived from the Italian personal name Guglielmo, which is the equivalent of the English name William. Over many generations, the name evolved through regional dialects to become the distinct family name recognized today. By the year 1620, members of the family had established a presence in Bedford, England, suggesting that these early ancestors were part of the broader movement of people across Europe during the seventeenth century. These early settlers likely integrated into the local community while maintaining the unique linguistic heritage of their southern European origins. This transition from a Mediterranean base to an English town highlights the family's long history of mobility and adaptation within changing social landscapes.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Guglielmo
Germanic name meaning resolute protector or helmet of will.
This name
GulinoAn Italian locative or patronymic surname derived from the personal name William.
also spelled
Gulyon
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Fucilla, Joseph G. Our Italian Surnames. 1949
Bedford Borough Archives. Parish Registers of St Paul’s, Bedford. 1620
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
cross symbolChristian faith and service
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
