Map of England showing where the Springett arms are recorded
The Springett arms were recorded in Sussex, c. 1612.
Sussex had ironworks in its woods and good farmland on its downs. Both made money, and families who made it bought manors, which is what put their names in the heraldic records.
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 Springett 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 Sussex.
Origin & History of the Springett Family in England
The surname Springett is a locational name that likely originated from the Old French word *esprengier*, which refers to a small stream or a bubbling spring. By the early 17th century, the family had established a strong presence in the county of Sussex, particularly around the area of Ringmer. During this period, the Springetts were recognized as members of the landed gentry who played active roles in local governance and agricultural management. Their influence in Sussex grew significantly through strategic marriages and the acquisition of substantial estates, which allowed them to become prominent figures in regional politics. As the family expanded, they became deeply involved in the social and religious shifts of the 1600s, often leaving behind detailed records of their land holdings and civic duties that help historians track their movement across the English countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
spring
A source of water or a sudden jump or leap.
This name
SpringettA diminutive form referring to someone who lived near a small stream or spring.
also spelled
Springete
Springat
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Lower, Mark Antony. Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of the Family Names of the United Kingdom. 1860
Sussex Record Society. The Visitation of the County of Sussex, Made in the Years 1530 and 1633-4. 1905
The National Archives. Records of the Court of Chancery, Early Chancery Proceedings, 1385-1675. Series C 1
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
