A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ringrose family of England.
Reg. 9487 · English, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ar. a rose gu. betw. three covered cups sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Ringrose Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Ringrose arms are recorded
The Ringrose 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 Ringrose 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 Ringrose Family in England
The surname Ringrose is an English habitational name that likely originated from a specific place name that has since been lost to time or altered beyond recognition. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York, where records confirm members of the Ringrose line were living and working by 1620. During this era, the city served as a major hub for trade and administration in Northern England, suggesting that early ancestors were likely involved in the local merchant classes or skilled trades common to urban centers. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the social and economic fabric of Yorkshire, eventually spreading across the region as they pursued new opportunities in agriculture and commerce. The name itself reflects the linguistic patterns of medieval England, where surnames were often adopted based on the geographic origins or local landmarks associated with a person’s home.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hringr and Ros
Old Norse for ring and Middle English for rose or horse.
This name
RingroseLikely a topographic name for someone living near a circular patch of wild roses.
also spelled
Ryngeross
Ringrose
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
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register, 1620
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
