Map of England showing where the Perkinson arms are recorded
The Perkinson 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 Perkinson 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 Perkinson Family in England
The surname Perkinson is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son of someone named Perkin. The name Perkin itself began as a diminutive form of the name Peter, combined with the suffix "kin" to signify a smaller or younger version of the original name. By the early 17th century, families carrying this name were well-established in the northern English city of York. Records confirm that members of the Perkinson family were present in York by 1620, living during a time of significant social and economic transition in England. These early ancestors were likely tradespeople or laborers who helped shape the local community. As the family grew, the name spread across the region, eventually becoming a permanent fixture in English genealogical history.
Perkinson Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Peter
Derived from the Greek word petros meaning stone or rock.
This name
PerkinsonA patronymic surname meaning son of little Peter or son of Perkin.
also spelled
Perkynson
Related arms
Fetherstonsame arms
Parkinsonsimilar arms
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
