A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Pomeroy family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5328 · French, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or au lion de gu., supp. de sa patte dextre une pomme au nat.; à la bord. engr. de sa. C.: le lion. S.: un loup au nat. et un loup d'arg., tous deux coll. et enchainés d'or. D.: VIRTUTIS FORTUNA COMES.”
Francec. 1783
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Map of France showing where the Pomeroy arms are recorded
The Pomeroy arms were recorded in France, c. 1783.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 France in this period.
Louis XVI of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XVI of France
1774–1791
Reigning in France when the Pomeroy arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Pomeroy Family in France
The surname Pomeroy finds its roots in the medieval landscape of France, where it originated as a descriptive name for those who lived near an orchard. The name is derived from the Old French words for apple and orchard, reflecting a connection to the land and agricultural life. By the late eighteenth century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the region of Bretagne. During this period, the family lived through the significant social and political shifts that defined the era leading up to the French Revolution. Their presence in Bretagne suggests they were part of the local community structure, likely involved in the regional economy or administrative life of the province. This history highlights how the family name evolved from a simple description of a person’s surroundings into a lasting identity that persisted across generations in western France.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bordureA difference between branches of one family
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Or, a lion ramp. gu. within a bordure engr. sa”
WorcesterWorcester, c. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Pomeroy arms are recorded
The Pomeroy arms were recorded in Worcester, c. 1620.
Worcestershire was orchard and farming country with a scattering of old manors. Its gentry were middling rather than great, but a manor was a manor, and holding one was what brought 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 France when the Pomeroy 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 Worcester.
Origin & History of the Pomeroy Family in England
The Pomeroy family name has deep roots in English history, originating from the French place name La Pommeraye, which translates to an orchard of apple trees. Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, members of the family settled in the West Country, particularly in Devon, where they became prominent landowners and built the famous Berry Pomeroy Castle. By the early 17th century, the family had expanded its reach across the English countryside. Records confirm that members of the Pomeroy family were established in the city of Worcester by 1620. During this period, the family was part of the growing middle class that contributed to the local economy and social life of the region. Their presence in Worcester highlights how the family moved from their original ancestral estates to become active participants in the urban centers of early modern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
pomum
Latin term referring to fruit or an apple.
This name
PomeroyDerived from an orchard or a place where apple trees are grown.
also spelled
Pomroy
Pommeroy
Pomery
Pomeray
Related arms
Fitz-Pomeryvariant spelling
Pomeraivariant spelling
Pomeryvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, État civil et registres paroissiaux de Bretagne, 1783
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
lionCourage, strength and royalty
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
bordureA difference between branches of one family
