Map of England showing where the Perrins arms are recorded
The Perrins 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 Perrins 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 Perrins Family in England
The family name Perrins is a patronymic surname, which means it originated from the given name Peter. During the Middle Ages, names like Perrin, Perin, or Perrot were common affectionate nicknames for Peter, and these eventually evolved into hereditary surnames as families grew. By the early 17th century, the name was well-established in Northern England, with records confirming that members of the Perrins family were living in the city of York by 1620. At this time, York was a major center for trade and craftsmanship, and families with this name were likely integrated into the local urban economy. Over generations, the spelling of the name stabilized into its modern form as it was passed down from parents to children, marking the family as a long-standing part of the regional history of Yorkshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Petrus
Latin for stone or rock.
This name
PerrinsA patronymic surname derived from a diminutive form of Peter, meaning son of little Peter.
also spelled
Peringes
Perringes
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, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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