A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Mahmoud family of England.
Reg. 2307 · English, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
horseReadiness to serve king and country
handFaith, sincerity and justice
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Quarterly, az. and gu. on a bend engr. or, betw. a horse's head erased in the 2nd quarter, and in the 3rd a dexter hand couped and erect ar. an arrow point upwards sa. on a chief of the third a ship in full sail on waves of the sea ppr”
EnglandBombay, c. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Mahmoud arms are recorded
The Mahmoud arms were recorded in Bombay, 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 Mahmoud 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 Mahmoud Family in England
The name Mahmoud originates from the Arabic word meaning praised or commendable. While the name is deeply rooted in Middle Eastern history, its presence in England dates back several centuries. Records indicate that individuals bearing this name were living in the city of York as early as 1620. During this period, England was becoming a hub for international trade and cultural exchange, which likely brought people from diverse backgrounds to major urban centers like York. These early family members were part of a small but significant population of people from abroad who settled in English cities during the seventeenth century. By establishing themselves in a historic northern city, these ancestors contributed to the long and varied tapestry of local history in Yorkshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hamida
Arabic root meaning to praise or commend.
This name
MahmoudA name signifying one who is highly praised or praiseworthy.
also spelled
Mahomudde
Mahommed
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Archives: The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, SP 14
Archives: Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
Book: P.H. Reaney and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
horseReadiness to serve king and country
handFaith, sincerity and justice
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
horseReadiness to serve king and country
handFaith, sincerity and justice
