Map of England showing where the Jowett arms are recorded
The Jowett 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 Jowett 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 Jowett Family in England
The surname Jowett is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person by their father’s name. It is believed to be a diminutive form of the name Julian or perhaps a variation of the name Joel. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Jowett family were living and working in this historic area during a time of significant social change in England. As the name spread, families often settled in the West Riding of Yorkshire, where they became closely associated with the growing textile industry. Over several generations, the Jowett name became deeply rooted in the local culture and economy of Northern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Iohannes
Hebrew origin meaning Yahweh is gracious
This name
JowettA diminutive form of the name John, historically used as a term of endearment.
also spelled
Jowitt
Related arms
Jowittvariant spelling
Juattvariant spelling
Earlerecorded with Jowett, same area
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, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Yorkshire Parish Registers, 1620
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shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
