Map of England showing where the Lanni arms are recorded
The Lanni 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 Lanni 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 Lanni Family in England
The Lanni family name has roots that stretch back several centuries, with early records placing members of the family in the city of York by the year 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious activity, and families living there were often involved in the skilled crafts or merchant guilds that defined the local economy. The name itself is thought to have originated as a variation of regional surnames common in parts of Europe, likely evolving as families moved across borders and settled in new English communities. By establishing themselves in a major northern hub like York, these early ancestors became part of the city's long history of growth and social change. Over time, the family adapted to the local customs and traditions of northern England, helping to weave their own story into the broader tapestry of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Alan
A Celtic name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning little rock or handsome.
This name
LanniA patronymic surname derived from the personal name Alan, meaning son of Alan.
also spelled
Lannee
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
Collins, Francis, Register of the Freemen of the City of York, 1897
York City Archives, House Books of the City of York, 1620
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