A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Urbanski family of Britain.
Reg. 5519 · Britain, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur; au chef d'arg., ch. d'un lion iss. de gu. C.: un tronc d'arbre au nat., illuminé par un soleil d'or. T.: à dextre un soldat du 31e régiment anglais; à sen. un dragon portugais.”
Britainc. 1700
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Map of Britain showing where the Urbanski arms are recorded
The Urbanski arms were recorded in Britain, c. 1700.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Kent.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats 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 Britain in this period.
William III of England
Sovereign of the period
William III of England
1694–1702
Reigning in Britain when the Urbanski arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Britain.
Origin & History of the Urbanski Family in Britain
The surname Urbanski is rooted in the Slavic linguistic tradition, specifically deriving from the Latin word urbanus, which means of the city or town. In its original context, the name served as a topographic identifier for individuals who lived in or near an urban center rather than in the countryside. While the name is most strongly associated with regions in modern-day Poland, historical records confirm that members of the family had established a presence in Kent, England, by the year 1700. This early migration suggests that these individuals were likely part of the broader patterns of movement across Europe during the late seventeenth century, possibly seeking new opportunities or fleeing regional instability. Once in England, the family integrated into local communities, and the name evolved to fit the phonetic patterns of the English language while retaining its distinct historical connection to its Slavic origins.
Urbanski Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
urbs
Latin word meaning city or town.
This name
UrbanskiA topographic name for someone who lived in or came from a city.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bieńkowska, Danuta and Hanne Rosén. Słownik nazwisk własnych. 1982
The National Archives (UK). Naturalization Papers and Certificates of Denization, HO 1
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
