Map of England showing where the Lunder arms are recorded
The Lunder arms were recorded in Nottingham, c. 1620.
Nottinghamshire had coal under it and forest across it, and both were worth money. Families who profited bought manors, and a manor was the ordinary reason for a family to take a coat 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 Lunder 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 Nottingham.
Origin & History of the Lunder Family in England
The family name Lunder likely originated as a topographic surname, which was a common way to identify people by the landscape near their home. In Old Norse and early English dialects, the root word often referred to a grove or a wooded area. By the early 17th century, records confirm that members of the Lunder family were established in Nottingham. During this period, Nottingham was a bustling center for trade and industry, particularly known for its textile production and local markets. Families living in the region at this time were often involved in skilled crafts or agriculture, contributing to the growth of the town as it transitioned through the Stuart era. Because the name is tied to the physical environment, it suggests that the earliest ancestors were likely settled in rural or semi-wooded areas before moving into the urban center of Nottingham by 1620.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lund
Old Norse word for a sacred grove or small forest.
This name
LunderA topographic name for someone who lived near a small forest or grove.
also spelled
Lander
Lawnder
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Nottinghamshire Archives, Nottingham St Mary’s Parish Registers, 1620
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
