A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Malins family of England.
Reg. 8575 · English, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Sa. on a fess or, two palets gu”
WarwickWarwick, c. 1620
Where the Malins Arms Were Recorded
Warwick
Map of England showing where the Malins arms are recorded
The Malins arms were recorded in Warwick, c. 1620.
Warwickshire lay in the middle of England, and its landed families were spread evenly across it rather than gathered in one corner. A great many held a single manor each, and each of those holdings brought its own claim to 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 Malins 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 Warwick.
Origin & History of the Malins Family in England
The surname Malins is primarily rooted in the English Midlands, with significant historical ties to the town of Warwick. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were already established residents in this area. The name is generally considered a patronymic or locative derivative, likely evolving from early medieval naming customs where individuals were identified by their father’s given name or their place of origin. During the seventeenth century, families like the Malins were often involved in the local trade and agricultural life that defined Warwickshire. As the region grew into a hub for commerce and craftsmanship, the family name became firmly woven into the local community. Through generations of births, marriages, and property transactions, the Malins family maintained a consistent presence in the historical landscape of central England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Magdalene
Derived from the biblical place name Magdala meaning tower.
This name
MalinsA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Malin, a diminutive of Magdalene.
also spelled
Malyn
Malyne
Malyns
Related arms
Malynvariant spelling
Malynesvariant spelling
Malynsvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Dugdale, William. The Antiquities of Warwickshire. 1656
Warwickshire County Record Office. Quarter Sessions Records, 1625–1674. Reference QS 19
Parish of St. Mary, Warwick. Parish Registers of St. Mary, Warwick, 1570–1650
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
