A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Roise family of England.
Reg. 8117 · English, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Gu. a griffin segreant ar. on a chief of the second three roses of the first, barbed vert”
LeicesterLeicester, c. 1620
Where the Roise Arms Were Recorded
Leicester
Map of England showing where the Roise arms are recorded
The Roise arms were recorded in Leicester, c. 1620.
Leicestershire was grazing country, and wool and cattle made steady money rather than spectacular fortunes. Steady money bought manors, and manors are what brought families into the registers.
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 Roise 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 Leicester.
Origin & History of the Roise Family in England
The surname Roise is a distinct name with roots that trace back to the English Midlands, specifically within the county of Leicestershire. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of Leicester. During this period, the city was a bustling center for trade and local governance, and families like the Roises were often involved in the essential crafts and agricultural activities that defined the region. The name itself likely evolved from early naming customs, potentially serving as a variation of personal names common in medieval England or as a descriptive term for a person’s place of origin or character. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the development of the community during a time of significant transition in English history. Their presence in Leicester during the early seventeenth century highlights the family's long-standing connection to the area and their role in the local history of the East Midlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hrod
A Germanic element meaning fame or renown.
This name
RoiseDerived from a medieval diminutive of Rose, signifying a famous or renowned person.
also spelled
Roise
Roye
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Leicestershire Record Office, Records of the Archdeaconry of Leicester: Wills and Administrations, 1620
Nichols, John, The History and Antiquities of the County of Leicester, 1795
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
