Map of England showing where the Biggers arms are recorded
The Biggers arms were recorded in Lincoln, c. 1620.
Lincolnshire was rich farming country, and its wealth was spread across many middling families. Households of that size bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Biggers 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 Lincoln.
Origin & History of the Biggers Family in England
The family name Biggers is rooted in the history of England, with records confirming that members of the family were established in the city of Lincoln by the year 1620. The name is generally considered a variation of the surname Bigger, which likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a person’s physical stature. During the early 17th century, families in regions like Lincolnshire often held roles in local trade or agriculture, contributing to the social fabric of growing market towns. As the family grew, some members moved beyond their original home in Lincoln, eventually carrying the name across different regions and into the American colonies. This expansion reflects the broader patterns of migration and social change that defined the lives of many English families during the 1600s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bigger
A Middle English term meaning larger or greater in size.
This name
BiggersA topographic or descriptive surname referring to a person of large physical stature.
also spelled
Biggs
Bygges
Byggs
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
Lincolnshire Archives, Lincoln Consistory Court Wills, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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