Map of England showing where the Philpot arms are recorded
The Philpot arms were recorded in Kent, c. 1620.
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 Philpot 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 Philpot Family in England
The surname Philpot is rooted in the medieval period and serves as a diminutive form of the name Philip. It likely originated as a nickname for a person who was a follower or a servant of someone named Philip. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Kent. Records from this era indicate that members of the Philpot family were active participants in the local community, contributing to the social and economic fabric of the region. As the family grew, they became deeply connected to the landscape of southeastern England, where they remained prominent landowners and citizens for many generations. Their history reflects the broader patterns of English migration and settlement, showing how a simple nickname evolved into a lasting family identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Philippos
Ancient Greek for lover of horses.
This name
PhilpotA medieval diminutive of Philip, often used as a term of endearment.
also spelled
Phylpot
Phylpott
Phillpotts
Related arms
Filpotvariant spelling
Filpottvariant spelling
Phillpottsvariant spelling
Bestrecorded with Philpot, same area
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
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, PROB 11
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