Map of England showing where the Thrower arms are recorded
The Thrower 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 Thrower 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 Thrower Family in England
The surname Thrower is an occupational name that originated in England during the Middle Ages. It was historically given to individuals who worked in the textile industry, specifically those who operated a machine used to twist or "throw" silk or wool fibers into yarn. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Thrower family were living and working in this historic northern hub during a time of significant social and economic change. As skilled craftspeople, these early ancestors likely contributed to the local trade networks that defined York’s economy. Over the generations, the name transitioned from a description of a specific job into a permanent family identifier that was passed down through the centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
thrawan
Old English verb meaning to twist, turn, or spin.
This name
ThrowerAn occupational surname for a person who twisted or spun thread, wool, or pottery.
also spelled
Trowar
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 Freemen’s Register, 1272–1759
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