A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Tee family of England.
Reg. 8740 · English, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Gu. on a chev. betw. three tigers ar. as many roses of the field”
EnglandKnights, c. 1620
Where the Tee Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Tee arms are recorded
The Tee arms were recorded in Knights, 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 Tee 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 Tee Family in England
The surname Tee is a locational and occupational name that traces its roots back to the northern regions of England. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the historic city of York. During this period, the city served as a vital hub for trade and craftsmanship, suggesting that early ancestors likely worked as skilled laborers or merchants within the city walls. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older Northern English or Old Norse terms, reflecting the cultural blending that defined the Yorkshire region for centuries. As these early family members navigated life in a bustling medieval city, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the growth and development of York during the early seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Teague
Derived from the Gaelic word for a poet or philosopher.
This name
TeeA variant spelling of a topographical or occupational surname originating from medieval English nicknames.
also spelled
Tey
Related arms
Teyvariant spelling
Plumptrerecorded with Tee, same area
Stauntonrecorded with Tee, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
