Map of England showing where the Mclendon arms are recorded
The Mclendon 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 Mclendon 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 Mclendon Family in England
The McLendon family name finds its roots in the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, where it emerged as a variation of the Gaelic name Mac Gille Fhionntain. This name translates to the son of the servant of Saint Fintan, reflecting a deep historical connection to early religious traditions in the region. By the year 1620, members of the family had established a presence in York, England, marking a significant period of migration and transition for the lineage. These early settlers moved away from their ancestral Gaelic-speaking territories to integrate into the social and economic life of northern England. This shift highlights the family’s ability to adapt to new environments while maintaining the phonetic structure of their traditional name as it evolved into its modern spelling.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mac Gille Fhionntain
Son of the servant of Saint Fintan.
This name
MclendonA Scottish Gaelic patronymic surname indicating descent from a devotee of Saint Fintan.
also spelled
Clenden
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1985
National Archives of the United Kingdom, State Papers Domestic, James I, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
