Map of England showing where the Pinon arms are recorded
The Pinon 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 Pinon 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 Pinon Family in England
The surname Pinon carries a rich history that likely finds its roots in the French language, where the term was traditionally used to describe a pine nut or a specific type of gear in early mechanics. By the early seventeenth century, members of the Pinon family had established a presence in York, England, as evidenced by records from 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious transition, and families settling there often integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes. The migration of the name from the continent to Northern England suggests that early bearers were likely part of the broader movement of skilled workers or religious refugees seeking new opportunities across the English Channel. As they settled into the community, these early ancestors helped shape the local landscape, leaving behind a legacy that has persisted through centuries of English history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pinus
Latin term for a pine tree.
This name
PinonA topographical name for someone who lived near a prominent pine tree.
also spelled
Pynun
Pynin
Pynen
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. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Records: Archbishop’s Transcripts of Parish Registers, 1620
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
