Map of England showing where the Aschliman arms are recorded
The Aschliman 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 Aschliman 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 Aschliman Family in England
The family name Aschliman is rooted in the linguistic traditions of the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it likely originated as a topographic or occupational descriptor. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established a presence in York, England, by 1620. This suggests that the family was part of the broader movement of continental Europeans who migrated to the British Isles during a period of significant religious and economic change. These early settlers often integrated into local trades or agricultural communities, adapting their surnames to fit the phonetic patterns of the English language. Over time, the name evolved through various spellings as it was recorded in parish registers and legal documents, reflecting the family's transition into their new environment while maintaining a link to their ancestral heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Asch
Old High German term for ash tree or spear shaft.
This name
AschlimanDerived from a topographic location near an ash tree or a maker of spear shafts.
also spelled
Ashlyn
Ashlen
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, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Records: Parish Registers of York, 1620
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