Map of England showing where the Lucey arms are recorded
The Lucey arms were recorded in Kent, c. 1620.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats of 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 Lucey 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 Kent.
Origin & History of the Lucey Family in England
The surname Lucey has deep roots that connect to the social and geographical shifts of early modern England. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Lucey family were well-established in the county of Kent. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Old French place name Luci, which refers to a specific location in Normandy. When families moved from France to England, they often adopted the name of their ancestral home as a way to identify their origins. As these families settled into English life, they integrated into local communities, working as farmers, tradespeople, and landowners. Over time, the spelling evolved from its original continental form into the version used today, marking the transition of the family from their immigrant beginnings to becoming a permanent part of the English landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lucius
Derived from the Latin word lux meaning light.
This name
LuceyA habitational name referring to people from Lucé in Normandy or a derivative of the Latin name Lucius.
also spelled
Lucey
Lucy
Lucye
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Cottle, Basil, The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames, 1967
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers, 1620
Kent History and Library Centre, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury: Wills and Administrations, 1620
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