A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Allerton family of England.
Reg. 2784 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Per chev. sa. and ar. in chief two barrulets of the last”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Allerton Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Allerton arms are recorded
The Allerton arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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 Allerton 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 England.
Origin & History of the Allerton Family in England
The surname Allerton is a locational name that originated in England, specifically derived from various places known as Allerton. These locations often took their names from the Old English words for alder trees and farmsteads. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from this period show members of the family participating in the civic and religious life of the region before some eventually sought new opportunities across the Atlantic. The name reflects a deep connection to the English landscape, as families during this era often adopted the names of the towns or villages where they lived and worked for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Alretun
Old English words for alder tree and farmstead or enclosure.
This name
AllertonRefers to a settlement or farm located near a grove of alder trees.
also spelled
Allertonne
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, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
York City Archives, House Books of the City of York
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