Map of England showing where the Noyes arms are recorded
The Noyes arms were recorded in Sussex, c. 1620.
Sussex had ironworks in its woods and good farmland on its downs. Both made money, and families who made it bought manors, which is what put their names in the heraldic records.
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 Noyes 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 Sussex.
Origin & History of the Noyes Family in England
The surname Noyes is believed to have originated in England, where it functioned as a topographical name for people who lived near a prominent nut tree or a grove of nut trees. The name is derived from the Old French word *nois*, which translates to nut. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Sussex. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Noyes family were active in this region during a period of significant social and religious change. Many individuals with this surname were part of the growing movement of English settlers who eventually looked toward the American colonies for new opportunities. Their migration patterns reflect the broader historical trend of families moving from rural English communities to establish roots in the New World.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Noy
A diminutive form of the name Noah meaning rest or repose.
This name
NoyesA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a walnut tree or a nut grove.
also spelled
Noyse
Related arms
Noycevariant spelling
Burgessrecorded with Noyes, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Lower, Mark Antony, Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of the Family Names of the United Kingdom, 1860
The National Archives (UK), Sussex Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
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