A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blaydes family of England.
Reg. 0050 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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. betw. three crescents az”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Blaydes Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Blaydes arms are recorded
The Blaydes arms were recorded in England, 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 Blaydes 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 Blaydes Family in England
The surname Blaydes is a topographic name that likely originated from individuals who lived near a blade of grass or a specific piece of land known as a "blade." By the year 1620, the family was well-established in the city of York, where they became prominent figures in local commerce and civic life. During the seventeenth century, members of the family were active in the merchant guilds, which played a vital role in the economic success of Northern England. Because York was a major hub for trade and administration, the Blaydes family was able to integrate themselves into the professional class of the region. Over time, their presence in the city grew, and they became known for their involvement in both maritime trade and local government affairs. This early foundation in York helped the family maintain a lasting influence in the area for several generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
blad
Old English term referring to a leaf, blade, or sword.
This name
BlaydesAn occupational name for a sword maker or a nickname for a sharp-witted person.
also spelled
Blades
Related arms
Bladesvariant spelling
Blaydsvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Davies, Robert, A Memoir of the York Press, 1868
Surtees Society, The Publications of the Surtees Society, 1835
Borthwick Institute for Archives, Probate Records of the Prerogative and Exchequer Courts of York
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
