Jentry Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Arms linked to Gentry and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

Meaning of the name

Not every Jentry is related, but the name itself grew out of Gentry. Its meaning, shared with Gentry, is “Noble birth, courtesy”.

The two spellings differ in a small detail: Jentry has “j” where Gentry has “g”. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Gentery and Gentrie.

Research your Jentry family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.