A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Parrott family of England.
Reg. 2201 · English, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Erm. on a bend cotised gu. three escallops or; another, Az. a bend lozengy (another fusily), betw. six martlets or; another, Ar. five mullets pierced in cross sa., with crest, a bull's head couped sa. armed or, gorged on the neck with two bars gold; another, Ar. a boar pass. sa. enraged and unguled gu”
Englandc. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Parrott arms are recorded
The Parrott arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
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 Parrott 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 England.
Origin & History of the Parrott Family in England
The surname Parrott is rooted in the medieval tradition of using nicknames to identify individuals. It likely originated as a diminutive form of the name Peter, specifically evolving from the Old French name Perrot. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York, England. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the family were living and working within this region during a time of significant social change. As the name spread throughout the British Isles, it became associated with families who were often involved in local trade and civic life. The transition from a simple nickname to a permanent family name reflects the broader naming patterns that defined English society during the late Middle Ages and the early modern period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pierre
A French diminutive form of the name Peter meaning stone or rock.
This name
ParrottA medieval nickname for a person who was talkative or mimicked others like a bird.
also spelled
Perrot
Perot
Pero
Parrott
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
