Map of England showing where the Baylis arms are recorded
The Baylis arms were recorded in London, c. 1725.
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.
George I of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George I of Great Britain
1714–1727
Reigning in England when the Baylis 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 Baylis Family in England
The surname Baylis is an occupational name that originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Middle English word "bailif," which referred to a person who acted as a steward, an estate manager, or a local official responsible for enforcing the law on behalf of a landlord or a nobleman. By the time members of the family were documented living in London in 1725, the name had become well-established throughout various regions of the country. Families bearing this name often worked in roles that required organization and oversight, which allowed them to integrate into the growing urban centers of the eighteenth century. As London expanded during this period, the Baylis family likely participated in the city’s vibrant trade and professional life, helping to shape the social fabric of the capital as it transitioned into a global center of commerce.
Baylis Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
bailiff
An official or officer of the law in charge of a district.
This name
BaylisAn occupational surname for someone who served as a bailiff or estate manager.
also spelled
Bayles
Bailie
Baillie
Baily
Baylie
Related arms
Bailievariant spelling
Baillievariant spelling
Bailyvariant spelling
Baylesvariant 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, 1991
London Metropolitan Archives, Church of England Parish Registers, 1538–1812
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