A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Allsopp family of England.
Reg. 2690 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Per fesse or and erm. a pale counterchanged three mullets sa”
DerbyshireDerbyshire, c. 1620
Where the Allsopp Arms Were Recorded
Derbyshire
Map of England showing where the Allsopp arms are recorded
The Allsopp arms were recorded in Derbyshire, 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 Allsopp 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 Derbyshire.
Origin & History of the Allsopp Family in England
The surname Allsopp is deeply rooted in the English county of Derbyshire, where the family established a strong presence by the early seventeenth century. The name is considered a locative surname, which means it likely originated from a specific place name rather than a trade or a nickname. Etymologists suggest that the name evolved from the Old Norse personal name Eilifr combined with the Old English word hop, which refers to a small enclosed valley or a secluded piece of land. By 1620, records show that members of the Allsopp family were well-integrated into the local community, living as landowners and farmers in the rugged landscape of the Peak District. Over the following generations, the family name became synonymous with the region as they expanded their influence through agriculture and eventually into the brewing industry, which helped cement their legacy in Derbyshire history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aethelsige
Old English personal name meaning noble victory.
This name
AllsoppA patronymic surname derived from the Old English personal name Aethelsige, meaning son of Aethelsige.
also spelled
Allsop
Allsopp
Alsopp
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Derbyshire Record Office, Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
Cox, J. Charles, Notes on the Churches of Derbyshire, 1877
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
