A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aslin family of England.
Reg. 9458 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. a chev. crenellée az. betw. three roses gu. stalked and leaved ppr”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Aslin Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Aslin arms are recorded
The Aslin arms were recorded in London, 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 Aslin 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 Aslin Family in England
The surname Aslin is rooted in the linguistic traditions of medieval England, likely evolving from a combination of Old English and Old Norse naming patterns. It is often categorized as a patronymic name, meaning it was originally used to identify a person as the son or descendant of someone named Aslin, a name that itself may have been a variation of the Old German name Ascelin. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a clear presence in London, a city that served as a major hub for trade and social mobility during the reign of King James I. Records from 1620 confirm that individuals bearing this name were living and working within the capital, participating in the bustling urban life of a city that was rapidly expanding its influence. These early Londoners were part of a growing class of citizens who helped shape the economic and social landscape of England before the onset of the English Civil War.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ascelin
A diminutive form of the Germanic name Azzo meaning noble.
This name
AslinDerived from a Norman personal name signifying a noble or high-born individual.
also spelled
Aslyn
Related arms
Aslynvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, James I, 1620
London Metropolitan Archives, City of London Parish Registers, 1620
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
