A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Asche family of England.
Reg. 7997 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. three pigeons (or doves) ar. two and one, beaked and membered gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Asche Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Asche arms are recorded
The Asche 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 Asche 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 Asche Family in England
The surname Asche is rooted in the linguistic traditions of Northern Europe, where it functioned as a topographic name for families living near prominent ash trees. By the early 17th century, the name had established a firm presence in the historic city of York, England. Records confirm that members of the Asche family were active residents there by 1620, a time when York served as a vital hub for trade and regional administration. During this period, the family likely integrated into the urban life of the city, participating in the local economy and social structures that defined life in Northern England. As the name moved through generations, it reflected the common practice of identifying families by their immediate environment and their connection to the specific landscapes they inhabited.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aesc
Old English word for the ash tree.
This name
AscheA topographic name for someone who lived near an ash tree or a forest of ash trees.
also spelled
Ashe
Asshe
Aishe
Related arms
Ashevariant spelling
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
