Map of England showing where the Pannell arms are recorded
The Pannell arms were recorded in York, c. 1620.
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 Pannell 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 York.
Origin & History of the Pannell Family in England
The family name Pannell is believed to have originated in England as a descriptive surname, likely derived from the Old French word "pan," which referred to a piece of cloth or a garment. During the medieval period, such names were often given to people based on their trade, such as a cloth maker or a tailor. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Pannell family were active participants in the local community during this era of English history. As the family grew, they integrated into the social and economic life of Northern England, contributing to the development of the region through their various occupations and civic engagements.
Pannell Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
panis
Latin word for bread
This name
PannellA nickname for a bread maker or a seller of bread
also spelled
Pannal
Pannill
Related arms
Pannal, Pannel, or Pannellvariant spelling
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
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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