Map of England showing where the Thatte arms are recorded
The Thatte arms were recorded in Nottingham, c. 1392.
Nottinghamshire had coal under it and forest across it, and both were worth money. Families who profited bought manors, and a manor was the ordinary reason for a family to take a coat of 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.
Richard II of England
Sovereign of the period
Richard II of England
1377–1399
Reigning in England when the Thatte 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 Nottingham.
Origin & History of the Thatte Family in England
The family name Thatte has roots that stretch back to the late fourteenth century in Nottingham, England. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in this region by 1392, a time when surnames were becoming more common to distinguish individuals in growing urban centers. The name itself is thought to be occupational or topographical in nature, likely linked to the medieval practice of thatching roofs with straw or reeds. During this period, Nottingham was a bustling center for trade and craftsmanship, and families often adopted names based on the work they performed or the specific location where they lived. By settling in such a prominent town, early members of the family were part of the social and economic fabric of medieval England, contributing to the local community as skilled workers and residents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Thwaite
Old Norse term for a piece of land or forest clearing.
This name
ThatteA topographical surname for someone who lived near a meadow or cleared land.
also spelled
Tait
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
The National Archives, Court Rolls of the Manor of Nottingham, 1392
Thoroton, Robert, The Antiquities of Nottinghamshire, 1677
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
