Map of England showing where the Jarrett arms are recorded
The Jarrett 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 Jarrett 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 Jarrett Family in England
The surname Jarrett is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person by their father’s given name. It evolved from the Old French name Gerart, which was brought to England following the Norman Conquest. By the time the name became established in northern England, it had shifted into various spellings like Jarratt, Garrett, and Jarrett. Historical records confirm that members of the family were living in York by 1620, where they were likely integrated into the local merchant or trade classes common to that city. During the seventeenth century, families with this name were part of the steady movement of English citizens who helped shape the social and economic life of Yorkshire. As the family grew, they established deep roots in the region, eventually spreading across the country and overseas as trade and migration patterns changed.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gerhard
Derived from Germanic elements meaning spear and brave or hardy.
This name
JarrettA medieval English form of Gerald, signifying a ruler with a spear.
also spelled
Jarrat
Jarratt
Gerard
Related arms
Gerardvariant spelling
Jarrat, Jarratt, or Jarrettvariant spelling
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
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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