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  Lawford Coat of Arms / Lawford Family CrestThe surname of LAWFORD was a locational name 'of Lawford' parishes in counties Essex and Warwickshire which originally derived their name from the Old English personal name LEALLA FORD. Local names usually denoted where a man held his land, and indicated where he actually lived. LALEFORFDA (without surname) who was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086, appears to be the first of the name on record. LEDLEFORD (without surname) was recorded in County Essex in 1158, and LALLEFORD (without surname) was documented in 1235. The origin of badges and emblems, are traced to the earliest times, although, Heraldry, in fact, cannot be traced later than the 12th century, or at furthest the 11th century. At first armorial bearings were probably like surnames and assumed by each warrior at his free will and pleasure, his object being to distinguish himself from others. It has long been a matter of doubt when bearing Coats of Arms first became hereditary. It is known that in the reign of Henry V (1413-1422), a proclamation was issued, prohibiting the use of heraldic ensigns to all who could not show an original and valid right, except those 'who had borne arms at Agincourt'. The College of Arms (founded in 1483) is the Royal corporation of heralds who record proved pedigrees and grant armorial bearings. Surnames before the Norman Conquest of 1066 were rare in England having been brought by the Normans when William the Conqueror invaded the shores. The practice spread to Scotland and Ireland by the 12th century, and in Wales they appeared as late as the 16th century. Most surnames can be traced to one of four sources, locational, from the occupation of the original bearer, nicknames or simply font names based on the first name of the parent being given as the second name to their child. Other records of the name mention Edward Golding and Mary Lawford, who were married at St. Michael, Cornhill, London in the year 1682. Anne Lauford was buried at Stourton, County Wiltshire in the year 1710. The associated arms are recorded in Sir Bernard Burkes General Armory. Ulster King of Arms in 1884. |
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