A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Void family of Wales.
Reg. 4102 · Welsh, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Or, a lion ramp. reguard. sa. armed gu”
CardiganGwaythe · Cardigan, c. 1647
Where the Void Arms Were Recorded
Cardigan
Map of Wales showing where the Void arms are recorded
The Void arms were recorded in Cardigan, c. 1647.
Cardiganshire was west Welsh coastal country of small farms and coastal trade. Its landed families were modest and numerous, and each holding brought its own claim to 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 Wales in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Wales when the Void arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Wales
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 Cardigan.
Origin & History of the Void Family in Wales
The history of the Void family name in Cardigan begins in the mid-seventeenth century, a time of significant social and political upheaval in Wales. By 1647, records confirm that members of the family were established residents within this coastal town, which served as an important hub for trade and local governance. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive term or a nickname used to identify individuals who lived near empty or desolate tracts of land. During this era, families in Cardigan were often deeply integrated into the maritime economy, and the Voids would have been familiar with the bustling activity of the local port. As the family grew, they became part of the fabric of the community, living through the transition from the English Civil War into the later Stuart period. Their presence in the historical record during this time suggests they were settled inhabitants who contributed to the development of the region over many generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
vacuus
Latin term meaning empty, vacant, or devoid of content.
This name
VoidAn occupational or descriptive surname likely referring to someone living in an empty or desolate location.
also spelled
Void
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
National Library of Wales, Cardigan Borough Records
National Library of Wales, Great Sessions of Wales: Gaol Files
Davies, John, A History of Wales, 1990
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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