A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baldrick family of England.
Reg. 4971 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Per pale ar. and az. a saltire counterchanged”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Baldrick Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Baldrick arms are recorded
The Baldrick 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 Baldrick 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 Baldrick Family in England
The name Baldrick originates from the ancient Germanic personal name Baldric, which combines the elements "bald," meaning bold, and "ric," meaning power or ruler. By the time the name became established in England, it had evolved from a given name into a hereditary surname used to identify specific family lines. Historical records confirm that members of the Baldrick family were living in the city of York by 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religion, and families like the Baldricks were often involved in the local merchant guilds or agricultural life of the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Northern England, passing their name down through generations as a marker of their specific ancestry and regional identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baldric
Derived from the Germanic elements bald meaning bold and ric meaning power.
This name
BaldrickA surname originating from a personal name signifying a bold or brave ruler.
also spelled
Baldric
Baldryck
Baldryke
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, 1997
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
