A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blewett family of England.
Reg. 6016 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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. six. eagles displ. vert”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Blewett Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Blewett arms are recorded
The Blewett 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 Blewett 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 Blewett Family in England
The surname Blewett is rooted in the medieval period and likely originated as a descriptive nickname. Etymologists suggest it is derived from the Old French word bleuet, which refers to the cornflower or a shade of blue. It is possible that the name was first given to someone who frequently wore blue clothing or perhaps had a distinct physical feature like blue eyes. By the early 17th century, members of the Blewett family were well-established in the city of York. These early residents were part of the growing urban population during a time of significant social and economic change in Northern England. As they settled into city life, they contributed to the local community through trade and civic participation, helping to solidify the presence of the name in the region for generations to come.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bleu
A French term referring to the color blue.
This name
BlewettA nickname for someone with blue eyes or who frequently wore blue clothing.
also spelled
Blewit
Blewitt
Related arms
Blewitvariant spelling
Blewittvariant spelling
Bluetvariant spelling
Bluettvariant spelling
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
