Map of England showing where the Lobb arms are recorded
The Lobb 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 Lobb 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 Lobb Family in England
The surname Lobb is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, likely originating as a topographical name for someone who lived near a rounded hill or a lump of earth. In the Middle English dialect, the word lob described something thick or heavy, which eventually became a common way to identify people by their physical stature or the specific terrain of their home. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Lobb 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 ancestors were likely tradespeople or skilled laborers who helped shape the local community, leaving behind a legacy that persisted through the centuries as the family name spread across the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lobb
Derived from the Middle English word lobbe meaning a spider or lump.
This name
LobbA topographical name for someone living near a rounded hill or a nickname for a clumsy person.
also spelled
Lobe
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
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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