Map of England showing where the Kriewall arms are recorded
The Kriewall 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 Kriewall 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 Kriewall Family in England
The family name Kriewall has deep roots that trace back to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe. By the early 17th century, members of the family were already established in the historic city of York, England, during a time of significant migration and social change. The name itself is thought to be topographic in origin, likely describing people who lived near a specific creek, winding stream, or a distinctively curved wall in their home village. As these early ancestors settled into their new environment in York, they integrated into the local community while maintaining the unique linguistic heritage of their surname. Over the following generations, the family name evolved alongside the shifting borders and languages of the region, eventually becoming a permanent part of the family identity that has been passed down through the centuries.
Kriewall Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Kriewald
Derived from the German place name Kriewald meaning crooked forest.
This name
KriewallAn English locational surname originating from German settlers referring to a crooked or winding forest.
also spelled
Kyryell
Kiriel
Kirriell
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
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register (1272–1759)
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