Map of England showing where the Matarese arms are recorded
The Matarese 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 Matarese 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 Matarese Family in England
The surname Matarese originates from the southern regions of Italy, where it evolved as a descriptive name rooted in the local dialect. Linguists believe the name is derived from the term "matarazzo," which historically referred to a mattress maker or a person who worked with heavy textiles. By the early 17th century, members of the family had begun to migrate beyond the Italian peninsula, establishing a presence in northern European hubs such as York by 1620. This movement suggests that early Matarese ancestors were likely involved in the burgeoning trade networks of the era, moving between Mediterranean markets and English commercial centers. As these families settled into new communities, they maintained their identity through their name, which served as a lasting connection to their ancestral trade and regional heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Matthaeus
A Hebrew name meaning gift of God.
This name
MatareseAn Italian locative surname derived from the town of Matarise in Calabria.
also spelled
Matris
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
The National Archives. State Papers Domestic, James I. 1620
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
