A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Pinner family of England.
Reg. 1282 · English, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Az. a chev. ar. betw. three lions' heads erased erm. ducally crowned or”
EnglandLondon, c. 1577
Where the Pinner Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Pinner arms are recorded
The Pinner arms were recorded in London, c. 1577.
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.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in England when the Pinner 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 Pinner Family in England
The surname Pinner is an occupational name that likely emerged in medieval England to describe someone who worked as a maker of pins or a person who impounded stray livestock. By the late sixteenth century, the family had established a clear presence in London, as evidenced by records dating back to 1577. During this era, London was a bustling center of trade and craftsmanship, making it a logical place for families associated with specialized metalwork or local administration to settle. As the city grew, members of the Pinner family became integrated into the urban fabric of the capital, participating in the daily commerce and social life of the Elizabethan period. Their presence in these early city registers suggests that they were part of the hardworking population that helped define the character of London during a time of significant national expansion.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pin
A pointed object or a peg used for fastening.
This name
PinnerAn occupational name for a maker or seller of pins.
also spelled
Pynner
Pinnor
Related arms
Pindarsame arms
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
London Metropolitan Archives, St. Margaret, Westminster, Parish Register 1538–1660
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
