Map of England showing where the Trust arms are recorded
The Trust 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 Trust 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 Trust Family in England
The family name Trust likely originated as a descriptive nickname in medieval England, serving as a way to identify individuals who were known for their reliability and integrity. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Trust family were living in this region by 1620, a time when York was a bustling center of trade and religious activity. Because the city served as a major hub for Northern England, families living there often participated in the local merchant guilds or contributed to the civic administration of the walled town. This early residency suggests that the family was well-integrated into the social fabric of Yorkshire, likely working in local crafts or commerce during the reign of King James I.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
trost
Old Norse word meaning comfort, consolation, or support.
This name
TrustA nickname for a reliable or comforting person, or a topographic name for someone living near a place of trust.
also spelled
Trustoun
Trustonne
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
York City Archives, York House Books (B series), 1620
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
