Map of England showing where the Wyant arms are recorded
The Wyant arms were recorded in Gloucester, c. 1620.
Gloucestershire had good farmland, a cloth trade in its valleys and a river carrying goods to Bristol. All three made money, and money bought the estates that brought arms with them.
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 Wyant 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 Gloucester.
Origin & History of the Wyant Family in England
The surname Wyant is a variation of the ancient Germanic name Wiegand, which translates to warrior or brave man. Families bearing this name were likely among the early settlers who moved from continental Europe to England before eventually crossing the Atlantic. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Wyant family were established in Gloucester, Massachusetts. These early settlers were part of the initial wave of pioneers who helped build the foundations of the town as a major fishing and maritime center. Life for these individuals was defined by the harsh realities of the New England wilderness and the necessity of working closely with the local community to survive. Over time, the family name evolved in spelling as it adapted to the English language, yet it remained a symbol of the resilience and adventurous spirit that characterized those who helped shape the early colonial landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Wigand
Derived from the Germanic elements for war and spirit or brave.
This name
WyantA patronymic surname signifying the son of a warrior or a brave person.
also spelled
Wiat
Wiatt
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Banks, Charles Edward, The Planters of the Commonwealth, 1930
Babson, John J., History of the Town of Gloucester, Cape Ann, including the Town of Gloucester, 1860
Massachusetts State Archives, Colonial Records of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1620–1686
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
