A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Alport family of England.
Reg. 8825 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Barry wavy of eight, ar. and az. on a bend gu. three mullets or”
StaffordCannock · Stafford, c. 1620
Where the Alport Arms Were Recorded
Stafford
Map of England showing where the Alport arms are recorded
The Alport arms were recorded in Stafford, c. 1620.
Staffordshire was mixed country of moorland, farmland and early ironworking. Its landed families were spread widely rather than concentrated, and each holding brought its own claim to 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 Alport 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 Stafford.
Origin & History of the Alport Family in England
The surname Alport is a locational name that originated in England, likely derived from a place known as Old Port or a similar settlement featuring an ancient harbor or gateway. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a firm presence in the town of Stafford, where records confirm their residence by 1620. During this era, families in the region were often involved in local trade, agriculture, or the emerging industries of the Midlands. As the family grew, they became integrated into the civic life of the county, serving in various local roles and contributing to the development of the community. This deep connection to the Staffordshire area suggests that the Alports were well-settled members of the local society who played a quiet but steady part in the history of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Old English 'ald' and 'port'
Old means ancient or old and port means a town or market.
This name
AlportRefers to someone who lived near or originated from an ancient town or market place.
also spelled
Allporte
Related arms
Allportrecorded with Alport, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Staffordshire Record Office, Stafford Parish Registers, 1600–1650
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
