Map of England showing where the Turland arms are recorded
The Turland arms were recorded in Nottingham, c. 1620.
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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Turland 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 Turland Family in England
The surname Turland is a locative name, which means it likely originated from a specific place or a geographical feature near where the first family members lived. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that the family was well-established in Nottingham, England. During this period, Nottingham was a growing center for trade and industry, particularly known for its production of textiles and hosiery. Families living in the area at that time often worked in these skilled trades or as local merchants. Because the name is relatively rare, it suggests that the early Turlands likely remained in the East Midlands region for several generations. This stability allowed them to become part of the local community and contribute to the social and economic life of Nottingham as the city expanded throughout the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Thor-land
Derived from the Old Norse god Thor and the Old English land.
This name
TurlandRefers to a person living on land dedicated to or associated with the god Thor.
also spelled
Thurlan
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
Nottinghamshire Archives, Nottingham St Mary’s Parish Registers, 1566–1812
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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