Map of England showing where the Welland arms are recorded
The Welland 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 Welland 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 Welland Family in England
The surname Welland is a locative name, meaning it was originally used to identify people by the specific place where they lived. It is derived from Old English words that describe a land near a spring or a well, often referring to someone who resided near a prominent water source. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Welland family were well-established in the historic city of York. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religion, and families living there were often connected to the local merchant guilds or the administrative life of the cathedral. These early Wellands likely played a role in the daily operations of the city, contributing to the local economy and the social fabric of Northern England during the early seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Wella
Old English term for a spring or stream.
This name
WellandDerived from a location near a spring or a stream-fed land.
also spelled
Welland
Weland
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
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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