A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blick family of England.
Reg. 0494 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Erm. on a fesse sa. three leopards' faces ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Blick Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Blick arms are recorded
The Blick 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 Blick 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 Blick Family in England
The surname Blick is believed to have originated in England as a descriptive nickname, likely derived from the Middle English word "blic," which meant bright, shining, or pale. This suggests that the earliest ancestors to carry the name may have been recognized for their fair complexion or perhaps a cheerful disposition. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Blick family were established in the historic city of York. During this period, York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration, placing the family in a region characterized by deep medieval roots and significant social change. As the family settled into the local community, they became part of the fabric of English life, moving from their origins as individuals with a distinct nickname to becoming a recognized presence in the records of northern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
blic
Old English term referring to a pale or shining appearance.
This name
BlickA descriptive nickname for someone with a pale complexion or bright, shining hair.
also spelled
Blyck
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, York City Archives: House Books, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
