A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blacker family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 8622 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
Colours
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)
“Or, a chev. pean betw. three men's heads in profile ppr. crined sa”
Irelandc. 1613
Where the Blacker Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Blacker arms are recorded
The Blacker arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1613.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Dublin.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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 Ireland in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Ireland when the Blacker arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Ireland.
Origin & History of the Blacker Family in Ireland
The Blacker family name first appears in the historical record of Ireland during the early seventeenth century, specifically within the bustling urban environment of Dublin. By 1613, members of the family were established as active participants in the city's civic and commercial life. While the name likely originated from an English descriptive term for a person with dark hair or a dark complexion, the family quickly integrated into the administrative structures of the Pale. During this period, the Blackers moved beyond the capital to acquire land and influence in County Armagh, where they became prominent figures in the local gentry. Their transition from city dwellers to landowners reflects the broader patterns of settlement and social mobility that defined the lives of many families arriving in Ireland during the reign of King James I. Through their involvement in local government and regional development, the family secured a lasting place in the history of the province of Ulster.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
savages head affrontyAn enemy overcome
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Az. a chev. erm. betw. three Moors' heads in profile couped sa”
BuckinghamshireOld Sarum · Buckinghamshire, c. 1620
Where the Blacker Arms Were Recorded
Buckinghamshire
Map of England showing where the Blacker arms are recorded
The Blacker arms were recorded in Buckinghamshire, 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 Ireland when the Blacker 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 Buckinghamshire.
Origin & History of the Blacker Family in England
The surname Blacker is a topographical name that likely originated from individuals who lived near a dark or blackened landscape, such as a scorched field or a patch of dark woodland. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Buckinghamshire. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Blacker family were active participants in the local community during this period of English history. As the name spread throughout the region, it became associated with the rural life and agricultural traditions of the English countryside. The family likely moved through various parishes in Buckinghamshire, contributing to the local economy and social structure as farmers, tradespeople, or landowners. Over the following generations, the name remained rooted in these English soil traditions, reflecting the quiet persistence of families who helped shape the identity of their home counties long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
blæc
Old English word meaning dark or colorless.
This name
BlackerA descriptive nickname for someone with a dark complexion or dark hair.
also spelled
Blaker
Related arms
Lorainesame arms
Blakersimilar arms
Kirkwoodrecorded with Blacker, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blacker, William, The Blacker Family of Carrickblacker, 1848
O'Hart, John, Irish Pedigrees; or, The Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation, 1892
National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland, James I
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, Blacker of Carrickblacker Papers
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