Map of England showing where the Quach arms are recorded
The Quach arms were recorded in Devon, c. 1620.
Devon was a county of small manors and seafaring families. Its gentry were spread thickly across the countryside, and money made at sea often bought an estate, which in turn brought a coat of 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 Quach 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 Devon.
Origin & History of the Quach Family in England
The history of the Quach family name in the seventeenth century is deeply rooted in the coastal landscape of Devon, England. By 1620, records indicate that family members were established in this region, a time when many local families were closely tied to the maritime trade and agricultural life of the West Country. The name likely evolved from regional dialects and the phonetic spelling of local surnames common in rural parishes during the early Stuart period. As these ancestors navigated the social and economic shifts of the era, they contributed to the local community through farming and trade. Their presence in Devon during this formative time reflects the broader movement of families who helped shape the identity of the English countryside before the onset of the English Civil War.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Guo
A state or city wall in ancient Chinese history.
This name
QuachA surname of Chinese origin representing a walled city or fortification.
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service, Parish Registers of the Diocese of Exeter, 1620
Hoskins, W. G., Devon, 1954
Reaney, P. H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
lionCourage, strength and royalty
