Map of England showing where the Rumbold arms are recorded
The Rumbold arms were recorded in York, c. 1620.
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 Rumbold 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 York.
Origin & History of the Rumbold Family in England
The surname Rumbold originates from the Old German personal name Rumbald, which combines the elements for fame and bold. This name was brought to England during the medieval period and eventually evolved into a hereditary family name. By the early seventeenth century, the Rumbold family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the family were active participants in the local community during this era. As residents of a major northern trade hub, these early Rumbolds likely engaged in the merchant activities or skilled crafts that defined the city’s economy. Their presence in York suggests that the family had successfully integrated into the social and professional life of one of England’s most important regional centers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hrumbold
Derived from the Germanic elements for fame and bold or ruler.
This name
RumboldA name signifying a famous and courageous leader or ruler.
also spelled
Rumbould
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
cinquefoilHope and joy
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
cinquefoilHope and joy
lionCourage, strength and royalty
