A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bakers family of England.
Reg. 2552 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Gu. a balance betw. three garbs or, on a chief barry wavy of four ar. and az. an arm embowed ppr. vested gu. cuffed or, issuing from clouds affixed to the upper part of the centre of the chief, of the fifth, radiated of the last, betw. two anchors of the second, the hand supporting the balances”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Bakers Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Bakers arms are recorded
The Bakers 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 Bakers 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 Bakers Family in England
The surname Baker is an occupational name that emerged in medieval England to identify individuals who earned their living by baking bread for their local communities. Because bread was a primary staple of the daily diet, bakers held essential roles in every village and city, which allowed the name to spread quickly across the country. By the year 1620, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in London, a bustling hub where trade guilds and professional associations helped define the lives of city residents. During this period, the Baker family members in London likely navigated a rapidly changing urban environment, contributing to the city's growth as merchants, craftsmen, or laborers. This connection to a vital trade ensured that the name remained common throughout history, reflecting a legacy rooted in the fundamental work of feeding the population.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bac
Old English term referring to the act of drying or heating.
This name
BakersAn occupational surname for a person who baked bread or operated a public oven.
also spelled
Bakere
Bakare
Backer
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
The National Archives, London Consistory Court Depositions, 1586–1611, DL/C/216
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
