A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baty family of England.
Reg. 6455 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bullValour and generosity
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Sa. a chev. betw. three bulls pass. ar. charged with two pellets purp. on a chief or, a demi woodman with a club betw. two cinquefoils gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Baty Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Baty arms are recorded
The Baty 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 Baty 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 Baty Family in England
The surname Baty has deep roots in Northern England, particularly within the historic city of York. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Baty family were already established residents in this region. The name likely originated as a diminutive form of the name Bartholomew, which was a very popular choice during the Middle Ages. Over time, families often shortened such names to create nicknames that eventually became permanent surnames passed down through generations. Because York was a major center for trade and religious life, families living there were often involved in the city’s bustling markets or local crafts. While the name spread to other parts of Britain over the centuries, its early presence in York highlights the family’s long connection to the social and economic fabric of Northern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bartholomew
Aramaic name meaning son of Talmai or son of the furrowed one.
This name
BatyA medieval diminutive form used as a patronymic surname for the son of Bartholomew.
also spelled
Battie
Battey
Related arms
Battievariant spelling
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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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bullValour and generosity
cinquefoilHope and joy
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bullValour and generosity
cinquefoilHope and joy
