Map of England showing where the Paone arms are recorded
The Paone arms were recorded in Hertford, c. 1620.
Hertfordshire lay just north of London and filled with families who had made money in the City. Buying an estate within a day's ride was the usual next step, and an estate brought arms with it.
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 Paone 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 Hertford.
Origin & History of the Paone Family in England
The surname Paone is rooted in the linguistic traditions of Southern Italy, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname derived from the Italian word for peacock. While the name is distinctly Mediterranean in its etymology, historical records confirm that members of the family had established a presence in Hertford, England, by 1620. This suggests a period of early migration and integration, as individuals moved across borders for trade, religious reasons, or personal opportunity during the early seventeenth century. Once in England, these early settlers navigated the social and economic landscape of a growing town, adapting their name to the local phonetic environment while maintaining their ancestral identity. This transition from a continental origin to a documented life in an English market town highlights the mobility of families during the early modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pavo
Latin word meaning peacock.
This name
PaoneA nickname for a proud or vain person resembling a peacock.
also spelled
Pown
Pownes
Powny
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Hertfordshire Archives, Hertford St Andrew Parish Registers, 1620
De Felice, Emidio, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
