Map of England showing where the Lamborn arms are recorded
The Lamborn 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 Lamborn 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 Lamborn Family in England
The surname Lamborn is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, originating as a locative name for families who lived near a specific stream or river. The name is derived from the Old English words "lamb" and "burna," which together translate to a stream where lambs were washed or kept. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Lamborn family were active participants in the social and economic life of this northern hub during a time of significant transition in English history. These early residents likely benefited from York’s status as a center for trade and administration, allowing the family to integrate into the local community as merchants, tradespeople, or skilled laborers. This connection to the geography of the land and the urban development of York provides a clear window into the origins of the name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lamb-burn
A stream where lambs are washed or kept.
This name
LambornA habitational name derived from a stream or brook associated with lambs.
also spelled
Lambourne
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names, 1960
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, James I
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