A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Autrey family of England.
Reg. 8981 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. a fesse fusily ar. in chief a label of five points or”
HampshireHampshire, c. 1620
Where the Autrey Arms Were Recorded
Hampshire
Map of England showing where the Autrey arms are recorded
The Autrey arms were recorded in Hampshire, 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 Autrey 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 Hampshire.
Origin & History of the Autrey Family in England
The surname Autrey is a variation of the ancient name Alta Ripa, which originated in Normandy before spreading across the English Channel. By the early 17th century, the family had established a firm presence in the county of Hampshire. During this era, the name was often recorded in parish registers as people moved through the rural landscapes of southern England. These early ancestors were likely tenant farmers or tradespeople who contributed to the local economy of their villages. As the family grew, the spelling of the name shifted to reflect the way it sounded in local dialects. This transition from its Latin roots to the modern English form highlights the way families adapted to their changing environments over several generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aldric
Derived from the Germanic elements for old and ruler.
This name
AutreyAn English surname originating from the Old French form of a name meaning old ruler.
also spelled
Autry
Autray
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
Hampshire Archives, Bishop’s Transcripts of Parish Registers, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
