Map of England showing where the Seamon arms are recorded
The Seamon 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 Seamon 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 Seamon Family in England
The surname Seamon is a variant of the older English name Simon, which traces its roots back to the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning one who hears. By the early 17th century, the name had become well-established in the historic city of York, England. Records confirm that members of the Seamon family were living in this region by 1620, a time when the city was a major hub for trade and religious activity. During this period, surnames were still evolving in spelling, and the transition from Simon to Seamon likely occurred as families adapted the name to match local pronunciations or regional accents. As residents of York, these early ancestors would have been part of a community deeply connected to the local parish churches, which served as the primary centers for recording births, marriages, and deaths for families of that era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Saemann
Old High German term for a sower or seed man.
This name
SeamonAn occupational surname for a person who sowed seeds or worked as a farmer.
also spelled
Seamon
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
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Archives: Parish Registers, 1620
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crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
