A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barzey family of England.
Reg. 0118 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ar. two bars gu. on a canton of the last a maunch or”
EnglandShrewsbury, c. 1620
Where the Barzey Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Barzey arms are recorded
The Barzey arms were recorded in Shrewsbury, 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 Barzey 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 Barzey Family in England
The Barzey family name has deep roots in the city of York, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, York was a bustling center of trade and religious activity, and families like the Barzeys were often integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects or occupational descriptions common in Northern England during the late medieval and early modern periods. As the family established their presence in the city, they became part of the social fabric of Yorkshire, witnessing the significant political and cultural shifts that defined the era. By settling in such a historically prominent location, the early Barzeys contributed to the long-standing heritage of the region, leaving behind a legacy that spans several centuries of English history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bar
A topographical term referring to a gate or a barrier.
This name
BarzeyAn occupational or locational surname for someone who lived near a town gate or barrier.
also spelled
Barzee
Barzie
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
Raine, Angelo, Mediaeval York: A Topographical Survey Based on Original Sources, 1955
York City Archives, Freemen of the City of York, 1600–1650
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
