Map of England showing where the Worrall arms are recorded
The Worrall 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 Worrall 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 Worrall Family in England
The surname Worrall is a locational name that originated in the northern regions of England. It is derived from the village of Worrall, which is located in the county of South Yorkshire near the city of Sheffield. The name itself comes from Old English roots meaning a nook or a corner of land where myrtle bushes grew. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established a firm presence in the historic city of York. During this period, the family was part of the growing urban population that contributed to the trade and civic life of the region. As the family moved away from their original village, the name became a way to identify their ancestral home to those they met in new towns. This transition from a specific geographic location to a permanent family name reflects the common patterns of movement and identity in early modern England.
Worrall Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Wirral
A geographical location in Cheshire derived from Old English myrtle corner.
This name
WorrallA habitational name for someone who originated from the Wirral peninsula in England.
also spelled
Worrell
Related arms
Worrellvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ekwall, Eilert. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-Names. 1960
Hey, David. The Making of South Yorkshire. 1979
York City Archives. York City Chamberlains’ Accounts. 1620
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