Map of England showing where the Blakeman arms are recorded
The Blakeman 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 Blakeman 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 Blakeman Family in England
The surname Blakeman is an occupational name that originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English words "blæc," meaning black or dark, and "mann," meaning man. Historically, this name likely described a person with a dark complexion or dark hair, or it may have referred to someone who worked with black dyes or coal. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Blakeman family were well-established in London. During this period, the city was a bustling center of trade and social change, and families with this name were active participants in the urban life of the seventeenth century. As the family grew, they contributed to the professional and social fabric of the capital, eventually spreading their name to other parts of the country and across the Atlantic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
blæc
Old English word meaning dark or black in color.
This name
BlakemanA topographical or occupational name for a person with a dark complexion or dark hair.
also spelled
Blackmon
Blackmen
Blakeman
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 and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers, 1620
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