A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Batson family of England.
Reg. 9594 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. three bats' wings sa. on a chief gu. a lion pass. guard. or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Batson Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Batson arms are recorded
The Batson 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 Batson 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 Batson Family in England
The surname Batson is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son of someone named Batt. The name Batt itself was a common medieval nickname for Bartholomew. By the early 17th century, the Batson family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records confirm that members of the family were living there by 1620, during a time when York served as a vital center for trade and administration in Northern England. These early ancestors were likely integrated into the local urban economy, working as merchants or skilled tradespeople who helped shape the social fabric of the city. As the family grew, they became part of the steady movement of people who defined the history of the region through their daily labor and community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bartholomew
Aramaic name meaning son of Talmai, meaning abounding in furrows.
This name
BatsonPatronymic surname meaning son of Bat, a medieval diminutive of Bartholomew.
also spelled
Bateson
Battsone
Related arms
Batesvariant spelling
Batesonvariant spelling
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 and Wilson, Richard Middlewood, A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
lionCourage, strength and royalty
