a demi-lion rampant, holding in his dexter (right) paw a mullet (star) or an etoile (wavy star)

The crest on Plate 5, Image 1 (Pl. 5. cr. 1. or Pl. 5. 1.) is described as a demi-lion rampant, holding in his dexter (right) paw a mullet (star) or an etoile (wavy star).

Surenames: a demi-lion rampant, holding in his dexter (right) paw a mullet (star) or an etoile (wavy star)

  • Clandinen
  • Cock (London)
  • Craig
  • Dillon (England)
  • Elstob (England)
  • Gledhill (England)
  • Glethill (England)
  • Henlock (England)
  • Holborn (Menne)
  • Inglis (Advocate; Cramond; Edinburgh)
  • Lamb (England)
  • Lambe (Brocket-hall, Hertfordshire)
  • Lamm (England)
  • Liddell (Scotland)
  • Liddiard (Rockley, Wiltshire)
  • Lyz (England)
  • Roberts (London; England)
  • Stable (England)
  • Starr (England)
  • Tooker (England)
  • Warmouth (Newcastle, Northumberland)
  • Wilan (Kingston-Upon-Hull)
  • Willan (London)
  • William (London)

Symbolism of the Crest

  • Demi-Lion: The lion is the king of beasts, and even in its “demi” (half) form, it is a timeless emblem of dauntless courage, strength, and majesty. It represents a warrior who is fierce in the face of enemies and magnanimous to those who yield.

  • Mullet (Star): The mullet (often depicted as a five-pointed star or spur-rowel) symbolizes divine quality from above and is often associated with eminence in learning or virtue. It indicates a person of noble aspiration who shines with merit and seeks guidance from higher powers.

General Symbolic Meanings The combination of the lion and the star suggests a balance between physical might and spiritual or intellectual guidance. It implies a lineage or individual that possesses the strength to defend their principles (the lion) while being guided by a higher purpose, truth, or clarity of vision (the star).