Map of England showing where the Parramore arms are recorded
The Parramore arms were recorded in Kent, c. 1616.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats 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 Parramore 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 Kent.
Origin & History of the Parramore Family in England
The family name Parramore has deep roots in the historical landscape of Kent, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1616. The name is believed to be a variation of the Old French term paramour, which translates to a lover or a devoted companion. During the medieval period, such names often began as nicknames given to individuals who were known for their romantic nature or perhaps for their role in local courtly traditions. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of southeastern England, eventually spreading across the region as farmers, tradespeople, and community members. By the seventeenth century, the name was firmly anchored in the social and administrative records of Kent, reflecting a long history of settlement in the English countryside.
Parramore Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
par amour
Old French phrase meaning by love or for love.
This name
ParramoreA locative or occupational name for a lover or someone who lived by a lover's lane.
also spelled
Paramore
Paramor
Parramore
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
Kent Archives, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Wills, 1616
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