Map of England showing where the Pujols arms are recorded
The Pujols arms were recorded in Middlesex, c. 1762.
Middlesex was the county around London, and City money flowed straight into it. Merchants and officials bought estates within reach of the capital, and a new estate brought a coat of arms with it.
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.
George III of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George III of Great Britain
1760–1801
Reigning in England when the Pujols 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 Middlesex.
Origin & History of the Pujols Family in England
The family name Pujols is rooted in the Catalan language and originates from the word *pujol*, which refers to a small hill or a mound. Historically, this name functioned as a topographic identifier for families who lived near such geographical features in the regions of Catalonia and southern France. By the mid-eighteenth century, members of the family had established a presence in Middlesex, England, as evidenced by official records from 1762. This migration suggests that the family was part of a broader movement of people crossing borders for trade, religious reasons, or political stability during the Enlightenment era. While the name began as a simple description of the land, it evolved into a permanent surname that traveled across international boundaries to become part of the historical fabric of the British Isles.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pujol
Derived from the Latin word podium meaning an elevated place or hill.
This name
PujolsA topographic name for someone who lived on or near a small hill.
also spelled
Pujol
Pujols
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
The National Archives, Kew, Registers of the French Protestant Church of Threadneedle Street, London
Moll, Antoni, Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears, 1959
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