Map of England showing where the Romine arms are recorded
The Romine 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 Romine 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 Romine Family in England
The Romine family name has deep roots that trace back to the early seventeenth century in England. Records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of York by 1620, a time when the region was a center for trade and religious transition. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older surnames linked to geographical locations or occupational titles common in Northern England. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of York, participating in the daily life and economic activities of the city. Over the following generations, the name evolved in spelling as families moved across borders and settled in new territories, eventually spreading far beyond their original home in Yorkshire.
Romine Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Romanus
Latin term meaning a citizen of Rome or from Rome.
This name
RomineAn English habitational surname derived from the Latin name referring to someone from Rome.
also spelled
Romayne
Romayn
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 Minster Archives, Parish Registers of York, 1620
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