Map of England showing where the Jeanes arms are recorded
The Jeanes 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 Jeanes 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 Jeanes Family in England
The surname Jeanes is a variant of the name John, which became popular across England during the Middle Ages. Families often adopted this name to show their connection to a father or ancestor named John, eventually turning it into a permanent family label. By the early 17th century, the name was well-established in northern England, specifically within the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Jeanes family were active participants in the local community during this period. As the family grew, they contributed to the social and economic life of the region, helping to shape the history of the area through their work and daily interactions. Over time, the spelling evolved into various forms, but the presence of the family in York remains a significant marker of their long-standing roots in the English landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Iohannes
A Hebrew name meaning Yahweh is gracious.
This name
JeanesA patronymic surname derived from the medieval given name John, signifying son of John.
also spelled
Jeans
Janes
Jennes
Related arms
Janes, or J'anesvariant spelling
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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lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
