A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gundry family of England.
Reg. 4252 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
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)
“Or, two lions pass. guard. in pale az”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Gundry Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Gundry arms are recorded
The Gundry 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 Gundry 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 Gundry Family in England
The surname Gundry is rooted in the ancient linguistic traditions of England, likely originating as a descriptive name derived from Old Germanic elements that suggest a connection to battle or counsel. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York, a major hub of trade and administration in Northern England. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Gundry family were integrated into the social and economic life of this region during a period of significant transition for the country. As residents of a prominent cathedral city, these early ancestors were likely involved in the local merchant guilds or the skilled trades that defined York’s economy at the time. Their presence in such a central location indicates that the family was well-settled and active within their community long before the expansion of the British Empire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gundhari
Derived from the Germanic elements for battle and army.
This name
GundryA locational or habitational name likely originating from an Old English or Germanic warrior-related personal name.
also spelled
Gundrie
Gundrey
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
Hey, David, The Oxford Guide to Family History, 2002
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, James I
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
