A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ackers family of England.
Reg. 0396 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. on a bend sa. three acorns or, husked vert”
SalopLeintwardine · Salop, c. 1620
Where the Ackers Arms Were Recorded
Salop
Map of England showing where the Ackers arms are recorded
The Ackers arms were recorded in Salop, c. 1620.
Shropshire lay on the Welsh border, and border country needed men who could fight. Families held their land in return for service, and service in arms is what a coat of arms was originally for.
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 Ackers 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 Salop.
Origin & History of the Ackers Family in England
The surname Ackers is primarily rooted in the English landscape, with deep historical ties to the county of Shropshire, historically known as Salop. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were well-established within this region. The name itself is topographical, likely derived from the Middle English word "aker," which refers to a field or a piece of cultivated land. This suggests that the earliest ancestors to bear the name were likely farmers or landholders who lived near a prominent field or an area of agricultural importance. As the family grew, they became woven into the local social fabric of the West Midlands, transitioning from simple land workers into a recognizable part of the rural community. Over the centuries, the name persisted as a local identifier, marking the family as people who were deeply connected to the geography and soil of their home county.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
acer
Latin term for a maple tree.
This name
AckersA topographic name for someone who lived near a maple tree or a maple grove.
also spelled
Ackere
Related arms
Gwinnetrecorded with Ackers, same area
Howellrecorded with Ackers, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Shropshire Archives, Diocese of Lichfield Episcopal Visitations, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
