Map of England showing where the Puckett arms are recorded
The Puckett 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 Puckett 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 Puckett Family in England
The family name Puckett is believed to have originated in England, where it likely functioned as a descriptive nickname or a locational surname. Linguistic researchers suggest that the name may be derived from the Middle English word "pukel," which referred to a small sprite or a mischievous spirit. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Puckett family were living in this region by 1620, a time when the city served as a major center for trade and religious administration. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, eventually spreading from these northern roots to other parts of England and across the Atlantic to the American colonies.
Puckett Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Puc
A mischievous sprite or goblin from folklore.
This name
PuckettA diminutive form referring to a small, playful, or sprite-like person.
also spelled
Pykett
Pikett
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
The National Archives (UK), York City Archives: Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
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