A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Allott family of England.
Reg. 8315 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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 pale sa. betw. two pellets a demi lion couped or”
EnglandLondon, c. 1591
Where the Allott Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Allott arms are recorded
The Allott arms were recorded in London, c. 1591.
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.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in England when the Allott 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 Allott Family in England
The surname Allott is believed to have originated as a diminutive form of the name Alan, which was a popular choice in medieval England. By the late sixteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in London, as evidenced by records from 1591. During this period, London was a rapidly growing center of trade and commerce, attracting families from various regions who sought new opportunities in the capital. The name likely evolved through regional dialects and phonetic spelling changes common in the era before standardized writing. As the family settled into urban life, they became part of the vibrant social fabric of Elizabethan England, contributing to the city's development during a time of significant cultural and economic expansion.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Alod
A Germanic term referring to land held in absolute ownership.
This name
AllottA locative or occupational surname denoting a person who held allodial land or property.
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
London Metropolitan Archives, St. Antholin, Budge Row: Baptisms, marriages and burials 1538–1754, P69/ANL/A/001/MS09018
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
lionCourage, strength and royalty
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
lionCourage, strength and royalty
