Map of England showing where the Stubbins arms are recorded
The Stubbins arms were recorded in Derby, c. 1611.
Derbyshire had lead mines in its hills and good grazing in its valleys. Both made steady money, and families who made it bought manors, which is what put their names into 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 Stubbins 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 Derby.
Origin & History of the Stubbins Family in England
The surname Stubbins is a locative or descriptive name that likely originated from the Middle English word stub, which referred to the stump of a tree. In the early 17th century, the family established a notable presence in the English town of Derby. Records confirm that members of the Stubbins family were living and working in this area by 1611. During this period, Derby was a growing market town where families often identified themselves by their occupation or their connection to a specific piece of land. The name suggests that the earliest ancestors may have been individuals who cleared forested land for farming or lived near a prominent cluster of tree stumps. Over time, the family became integrated into the local community, contributing to the social and economic life of the region as the town expanded through the centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Stub
A short, thick, or blunt stump of a tree.
This name
StubbinsA topographical name for someone who lived near a place cleared of trees or a tree stump.
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Derbyshire Record Office, Derby St. Alkmund’s Parish Registers, 1611
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
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