Map of England showing where the Wing arms are recorded
The Wing arms were recorded in Rutland, c. 1620.
Rutland is the smallest English county, but its land was good and its manors were held by families of standing. A small county with good land still produces its share of recorded 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 Wing 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 Rutland.
Origin & History of the Wing Family in England
The family name Wing is believed to be of Old Norse or Old English origin, likely derived from the word "winge," which refers to a field or a meadow. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Rutland, England. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Wing family were active in this region, particularly in the village of North Luffenham. During this period, the family was deeply integrated into local life, with many members serving as skilled craftsmen, farmers, and parish officials. Their long-standing residence in Rutland suggests a stable and influential lineage that helped shape the local community for generations before some members eventually migrated to the American colonies.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Winge
Old Norse word meaning a wing or a projecting part.
This name
WingA topographic name for someone who lived near a wing-shaped piece of land.
also spelled
Wyng
Wynge
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blore, Thomas. The History and Antiquities of the County of Rutland. 1811
Wing, Conway P. A Historical and Genealogical Register of John Wing, of Sandwich, Mass., and His Descendants. 1881
Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Record Office. Parish Registers of North Luffenham, Rutland. 1620
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
