Map of England showing where the Stallworth arms are recorded
The Stallworth 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 Stallworth 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 Stallworth Family in England
The surname Stallworth is rooted in the English language and likely originated as a descriptive nickname for a person who possessed great physical strength or unwavering courage. The term itself is derived from the Old English words "stal" and "worth," which together imply a person who was steadfast, reliable, or physically imposing. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of York. During this period, York was a major center for commerce and administration, suggesting that the family may have been involved in the local trade guilds or the civic life of the region. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Northern England, eventually spreading across the country and later to the American colonies as part of the broader movement of English settlers during the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Stalworth
Old English words meaning firm, stout, or brave.
This name
StallworthA locational surname referring to someone living at a sturdy or brave enclosure.
also spelled
Stalwirth
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
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register, 1620
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escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
