Map of England showing where the Twine arms are recorded
The Twine arms were recorded in Lancaster, c. 1571.
Lancashire was divided among a great many small landed families, more than most northern counties. Estates were passed down whole rather than split up, so the same names hold the same ground for centuries in the records.
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.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in England when the Twine 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 Lancaster.
Origin & History of the Twine Family in England
The surname Twine is an occupational name that likely emerged in medieval England to describe someone who worked with cord, rope, or string. By the late sixteenth century, the family established a notable presence in the historic city of Lancaster. Parish records confirm that members of the Twine family were living there as early as 1571, placing them in a region known for its strong ties to trade and maritime activity. Given the nature of their name, it is probable that these early ancestors were involved in the local textile or shipping industries, which relied heavily on the production of durable twine and rigging. Over time, the family became deeply integrated into the social fabric of Lancashire, contributing to the local community as the region grew into a major center for commerce and industry.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Twin
Old English term for a person born as one of two.
This name
TwineAn occupational name for a maker or seller of string, cord, or rope.
also spelled
Twyn
Twyne
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Lancashire Archives, Lancaster St Mary’s Parish Registers, PR 3052/1/1 (1571)
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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