Map of England showing where the Jobling arms are recorded
The Jobling arms were recorded in Northumberland, c. 1620.
Northumberland was border country facing Scotland, raided and fought over for three hundred years. Families held their land in return for defending it, and a defending household carried a shield.
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 Jobling 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 Northumberland.
Origin & History of the Jobling Family in England
The surname Jobling is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son or descendant of someone named Job. The suffix "ling" was often added to names in Northern England as a term of endearment or to denote a smaller version of a name, effectively meaning "little Job." By the early 17th century, the family was firmly established in the county of Northumberland. During this period, the region was defined by a rugged landscape and a history of border conflict, which shaped the lives of those living there. The Jobling family became deeply integrated into the local community, often working as farmers or tradespeople in the rural parishes. Their presence in Northumberland by 1620 suggests they were part of the long-standing northern population that helped define the cultural identity of the border counties.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Job
A Hebrew name meaning persecuted or hated.
This name
JoblingA diminutive form indicating a descendant or son of Job.
also spelled
Joblin
Joblyn
Related arms
Henneker, or Hennikerrecorded with Jobling, same area
Hennikerrecorded with Jobling, same area
Widdringtonrecorded with Jobling, same area
Woodrecorded with Jobling, same area
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
Northumberland Archives, Parish Registers of Northumberland, 1600–1700
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
