Map of England showing where the Baggaley arms are recorded
The Baggaley arms were recorded in Surrey, c. 1874.
Surrey sat just south of London and filled up with families who had made money in the City. Buying an estate there was the usual next step, and an estate was the usual reason to take 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.
Victoria
Sovereign of the period
Victoria
1837–1901
Reigning in England when the Baggaley 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 Surrey.
Origin & History of the Baggaley Family in England
The surname Baggaley is a locative name, which means it likely originated from a specific place or settlement in England. Linguists believe the name is derived from Old English roots, possibly referring to a woodland clearing or a meadow associated with a person named Bagga. While the family name has deep roots in the northern counties of England, such as Derbyshire and Cheshire, members of the family began migrating across the country for work and trade during the nineteenth century. By 1874, records confirm that members of the Baggaley family were well-established in Surrey. This movement was common during the Victorian era as the expansion of the railway system allowed families to relocate from their ancestral homes to find new opportunities in the growing suburbs of London.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bagge
A nickname derived from the Old Norse word for a bag.
This name
BaggaleyA topographical or occupational name referring to a dweller by a bag-shaped meadow or valley.
also spelled
Baggally
Baggaley
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
The National Archives, Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871 and 1881, Series RG 10 and RG 11
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
goats headWisdom, and one who wins by policy rather than force
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
goats headWisdom, and one who wins by policy rather than force
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
