A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blackler family of England.
Reg. 4725 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Paly of six sa. and or, on a chief of the first three bezants”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Blackler Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Blackler arms are recorded
The Blackler arms were recorded in London, 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 Blackler 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 Blackler Family in England
The surname Blackler is believed to have originated in the southwestern regions of England, likely emerging as a descriptive name for individuals who lived near dark or blackened landscape features. By the early 17th century, the family had established a presence in the bustling city of London, where records confirm they were living by 1620. During this period, London was a rapidly growing center of trade and commerce, attracting many families from the countryside who sought new opportunities in the capital. Members of the Blackler family likely participated in the city’s vibrant merchant culture or skilled trades, contributing to the social and economic fabric of the era. As the family settled into urban life, they became part of the diverse population that defined London during the reign of King James I.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blaec
Old English term for the color black or dark-complexioned.
This name
BlacklerA topographical or descriptive name for someone who lived near a dark-colored stream or clearing.
also spelled
Blacklar
Blacklor
Blacklyer
Related arms
Montforantsame arms
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
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Kew, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384–1858
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
