Map of England showing where the Baugh arms are recorded
The Baugh arms were recorded in Gloucestershire, 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 Baugh 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 Gloucestershire.
Origin & History of the Baugh Family in England
The surname Baugh is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname, likely derived from the Middle English word "bagge," which referred to a person of stout or heavy build. By the early 17th century, the family had firmly established roots in the English county of Gloucestershire. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Baugh family were active participants in the local community during this period, often appearing in parish registers and legal documents as landowners or tradespeople. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the social and economic life of the region, contributing to the development of local agriculture and commerce. Their presence in Gloucestershire serves as a foundational chapter in the family history, marking a time when the name became a recognized fixture within the rural landscape of western England.
Baugh Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
bach
Middle Welsh word meaning small or little.
This name
BaughA descriptive nickname for a person of small stature or a younger sibling.
also spelled
Baug
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Gloucestershire Archives, Diocese of Gloucester Parish Records, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
