Map of England showing where the Perryman arms are recorded
The Perryman arms were recorded in London, c. 1710.
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.
Anne of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
Anne of Great Britain
1707–1714
Reigning in England when the Perryman 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 Perryman Family in England
The surname Perryman is rooted in the occupational history of medieval England, likely originating as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a pear orchard or worked as a seller of pears. By the time members of the family were documented in London in 1710, the name had become well-established among the urban population. During this era, London was a bustling center of commerce and trade, and families with this name were often integrated into the city’s growing merchant and artisan classes. As the eighteenth century progressed, the Perryman name became associated with the social shifts of the Industrial Revolution, as individuals moved from rural agricultural roles into the specialized trades and professional life of the capital. This transition reflects the broader movement of English families who sought new opportunities in the city during a time of significant economic change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pierre
Derived from the Greek word petros meaning a stone or rock.
This name
PerrymanAn occupational name for a servant or employee of a man named Peter.
also spelled
Periman
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
London Metropolitan Archives, London Parish Registers, 1710
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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