A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Moise family of England.
Reg. 0026 · English, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cross symbolChristian faith and service
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Erminois on a pale gu. a cross calvary with three grieces or; another, Erm. on a pale betw. two roses gu. a cross calvary ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Moise Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Moise arms are recorded
The Moise 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 Moise 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 Moise Family in England
The family name Moise has deep roots that connect to the broader history of migration and religious identity in Europe. While the name is often associated with the Hebrew name Moses, its presence in England by 1620 suggests a long history of families moving across borders to seek new opportunities or safety. Records show that members of the Moise family were established in the city of York during the early seventeenth century, a time when the region was undergoing significant social and economic shifts. These early ancestors were likely part of the growing merchant or artisan classes that helped shape the local economy of Northern England. By settling in a historic hub like York, the family became part of the local fabric during a period of intense change in British history. Their presence in the city archives during this era provides a clear link to the past and highlights how the family name became integrated into the English landscape long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mosheh
Hebrew for drawn out of the water
This name
MoiseA medieval English variant of Moses, often used as a baptismal name meaning delivered from the water.
also spelled
Moise
Moize
Moises
Moy
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
York City Archives, York House Books (B series), 1620
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cross symbolChristian faith and service
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cross symbolChristian faith and service
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
