A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blakeway family of England.
Reg. 3880 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ar. on a bend engr. sa. three bezants”
EnglandShrewsbury, c. 1620
Where the Blakeway Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Blakeway arms are recorded
The Blakeway arms were recorded in Shrewsbury, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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 Blakeway 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 Blakeway Family in England
The surname Blakeway is a locative name, meaning it originally identified people based on the place where they lived. It is derived from Old English words that describe a dark or blackened path, likely referring to a specific track or road near a wooded area. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the family were living within this northern hub, which was a major center for trade and administration at the time. As the family settled in this region, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the growth and development of the city during a period of significant change in England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blaec weg
Old English for black or dark and a path or way.
This name
BlakewayA topographical name for someone who lived near a dark or black colored path.
also spelled
Blakway
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
