A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bache family of England.
Reg. 7228 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bordureA difference between branches of one family
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Erm. a lion ramp. guard. sa. holding betw. the paws a woolpack ppr. within a bordure of the second charged with eight bezants, a chief wavy gu. thereon a bend engr. or, betw. two roses ar. barbed and seeded ppr”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bache Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bache arms are recorded
The Bache 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 Bache 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 Bache Family in England
The surname Bache is rooted in the linguistic landscape of medieval England, where it functioned as a topographical name for people who lived near a stream or a valley. The word itself derives from the Old English term *bæce*, which translates to a brook or a small ravine. By the time the family was firmly established in the historic city of York in 1620, the name had already been in use for several generations across various English counties. Families during this period often settled in urban centers like York to participate in the growing trade networks and guild systems that defined city life. Because York was a major hub for commerce and administration in the seventeenth century, the presence of the Bache family there suggests they were likely integrated into the professional or merchant classes of the era. Their history reflects the broader movement of families who transitioned from rural life to the structured environment of England’s ancient walled cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bac
Old English term for a ridge or a back of a hill.
This name
BacheA topographic name for someone who lived on or near a ridge.
also spelled
Batch
Batche
Related arms
Fitz-Allanrecorded with Bache, same area
Langtonrecorded with Bache, same area
Lovetrecorded with Bache, same area
Martynrecorded with Bache, same area
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, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register, 1272–1759
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bordureA difference between branches of one family
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bordureA difference between branches of one family
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
