Map of England showing where the Statham arms are recorded
The Statham 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 Statham 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 Statham Family in England
The surname Statham is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, originating as a locative name for families who lived near a "stath," which was an Old English term for a landing place or a wharf along a river. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in London, a period marked by rapid urban growth and the expansion of trade along the Thames. Records confirm that members of the Statham family were living in the capital by 1620, placing them in the heart of a bustling city that served as the center of English commerce and political life. During this era, families with this name were often involved in the merchant classes or skilled trades, contributing to the development of London as a global port. Their transition from rural origins to the dense, evolving environment of 17th-century London reflects the broader movement of families seeking new opportunities in the growing metropolitan economy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Stathum
A landing place or wharf located by a riverbank.
This name
StathamDerived from Old English words meaning a settlement situated near a river landing place.
also spelled
Stathum
Related arms
Cressenor, Cresnor, or Cresnallrecorded with Statham, same area
Leylandrecorded with Statham, same area
Parkerrecorded with Statham, same area
Sedleyrecorded with Statham, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names, 1960
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1620
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