Map of England showing where the Kimble arms are recorded
The Kimble 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 Kimble 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 Kimble Family in England
The surname Kimble is an English locational name that likely originated from individuals living near or originating from a specific settlement. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Kimble family were established in the city of York. During this period, York was a significant regional hub, and families living there were often involved in trade, craft guilds, or local administration. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older English place names, potentially linked to settlements in Buckinghamshire or similar regions where the name appeared in early tax rolls and parish registers. As these individuals moved throughout England, the spelling of the name evolved based on local dialects and the way clerks recorded names in official documents. By the early 17th century, the Kimble family had become part of the social fabric of Northern England, contributing to the local community life that defined the era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cynebald
Derived from Old English elements meaning royal and bold.
This name
KimbleA locational surname originating from the settlement of Kimble in Buckinghamshire, England.
also spelled
Kimble
Kymbell
Kymball
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
