A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Alberton family of England.
Reg. 6030 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bordureA difference between branches of one family
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. two bars sa. betw. three ogresses within a bordure engr. of the second”
DevonshireDevonshire, c. 1620
Where the Alberton Arms Were Recorded
Devonshire
Map of England showing where the Alberton arms are recorded
The Alberton arms were recorded in Devonshire, c. 1620.
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 Alberton 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 Devonshire.
Origin & History of the Alberton Family in England
The Alberton name finds its historical roots in the lush landscapes of Devonshire, England, where the family was firmly established by the year 1620. The name itself is likely locational in origin, derived from the Old English words for a noble or bright settlement. During the early seventeenth century, families in this region were often deeply connected to the local agrarian economy and the maritime traditions of the English coast. As residents of Devonshire, the early Albertons would have lived through a period of significant social change, witnessing the transition from the Elizabethan era into the tumultuous years of the Stuart monarchy. By maintaining a presence in this specific county, the family became part of the long-standing history of the West Country, contributing to the local community through trade, farming, and the everyday life of rural English parishes.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aethelbeorht
Derived from Old English elements meaning noble and bright.
This name
AlbertonRefers to a settlement or town associated with a person named Albert.
also spelled
Albertyn
Alberten
Related arms
Jonesrecorded with Alberton, same area
Moltonrecorded with Alberton, same area
Moultonrecorded with Alberton, same area
Parkerrecorded with Alberton, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Hoskins, W. G., Devon, 1954
Reaney, P. H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Parish registers of the Diocese of Exeter, 1620
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bordureA difference between branches of one family
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
bordureA difference between branches of one family
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
