Map of England showing where the Simcock arms are recorded
The Simcock arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
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 Simcock 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 Simcock Family in England
The surname Simcock is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person by their father’s name. It is a diminutive form of the name Simon, created by adding the suffix "cock" to the root. In Middle English, this suffix was often used as a term of endearment or to denote a younger version of a person. By the time members of the family were documented living in London in 1620, the name had already been established in England for several generations. Families with this name were typically part of the growing merchant and artisan classes during the early seventeenth century. They often settled in urban centers where trade and industry provided new opportunities for social advancement. Because the name was tied to the common name Simon, it appeared independently in various regions, reflecting the widespread popularity of that name across medieval England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Simon
Derived from the Hebrew name Shimon meaning he has heard.
This name
SimcockA diminutive form of Simon combined with the suffix cock, meaning little Simon.
also spelled
Simcock
Symcox
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers, 1620
London Metropolitan Archives, City of London Parish Registers, 1620
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arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
