Map of England showing where the Morong arms are recorded
The Morong arms were recorded in Devon, c. 1620.
Devon was a county of small manors and seafaring families. Its gentry were spread thickly across the countryside, and money made at sea often bought an estate, which in turn brought a coat of 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 Morong 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 Devon.
Origin & History of the Morong Family in England
The name Morong is deeply rooted in the coastal landscape of Devon, England, where the family was firmly established by 1620. During the early seventeenth century, the region was a bustling hub of maritime activity and agricultural growth. Families living in this area were often connected to the local parish system, which served as the primary way to track births, marriages, and deaths. The name likely evolved from local dialects or topographic descriptions of the land where early ancestors lived and worked. Because Devon was a gateway for trade and exploration during this period, the Morong family would have been part of a society that valued community ties and local craftsmanship. By settling in this part of England, the family became part of the long history of the West Country, contributing to the social and economic life of their rural parishes for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Moor
A person who lived near a moor or open uncultivated land.
This name
MorongA topographic name for someone residing near a marshy or barren tract of land.
also spelled
Moryng
Morynge
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Hoskins, W. G., Devon, 1954
Youings, Joyce, Devon Monastic Lands: Particulars of Grants 1536-1558, 1955
The National Archives, Parish registers and bishop's transcripts for the diocese of Exeter, 1600-1650
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
