A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blaker family of England.
Reg. 5632 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Ar. a chev. erm. betw. three Moors' heads in profile, couped ppr. crined or”
SussexPortslade · Sussex, c. 1616
Where the Blaker Arms Were Recorded
Sussex
Map of England showing where the Blaker arms are recorded
The Blaker arms were recorded in Sussex, c. 1616.
Sussex had ironworks in its woods and good farmland on its downs. Both made money, and families who made it bought manors, which is what put their names in the heraldic records.
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 Blaker 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 Sussex.
Origin & History of the Blaker Family in England
The family name Blaker has deep roots in the English county of Sussex, where records confirm members of the family were established by the early seventeenth century. The name itself is likely occupational or topographic in origin, often linked to the Middle English word "blak," which could describe a person with dark features or someone who worked with black dyes or charcoal. By 1616, the Blaker family was already well-integrated into the local community, appearing in parish registers and legal documents that track their roles as landowners and farmers. During this period, Sussex was a hub of agricultural activity and iron production, providing the family with opportunities to build a stable life in the rural landscape. As they moved through the generations, the Blakers became a recognized part of the regional history, leaving behind a trail of records that document their growth and influence in the southern English countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blaec
Old English word meaning black or dark in color.
This name
BlakerA topographical name for someone who lived near a dark-colored stream or a dark-colored piece of land.
also spelled
Blayker
Blakkar
Related arms
Blackersimilar arms
Snellingrecorded with Blaker, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Lower, Mark Antony, Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of the Family Names of the United Kingdom, 1860
West Sussex Record Office, Parish Registers of the Diocese of Chichester, 1616
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