Map of England showing where the Lambourne arms are recorded
The Lambourne 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 Lambourne 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 Lambourne Family in England
The family name Lambourne is a locative surname, which means it originated from a specific place rather than a trade or a personal characteristic. It is derived from the Old English words "lamb" and "burna," which together translate to a stream where lambs were kept or watered. While the name is most famously associated with the village of Lambourn in Berkshire, historical records confirm that members of the family had established themselves in the city of York by 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families with this name were likely involved in the local merchant guilds or the skilled crafts that defined the city’s economy. By moving north from their ancestral roots, these early Lambournes became part of the diverse social fabric of northern England, helping the name transition from a simple description of a landscape into a lasting family identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lamb-burna
Old English for a stream where lambs are kept.
This name
LambourneA habitational name referring to someone who lived near a stream frequented by 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
Smith, A.H., The Place-Names of Berkshire, 1956
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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