A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blizard family of England.
Reg. 6560 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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, betw. two flanches sa. each charged with a lion ramp. endorsed of the first three fleurs-de-lis in chief az”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Blizard Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Blizard arms are recorded
The Blizard 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 Blizard 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 Blizard Family in England
The surname Blizard is a topographical name that likely originated in England to describe someone who lived near a specific type of land or a harsh environment. While the exact meaning remains a subject of debate among linguists, some researchers suggest it may have evolved from Old English terms describing a bleak or exposed clearing. By the early 17th century, the family had established a clear presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Blizard family were active participants in the social and economic life of this northern hub. During this period, York was a center for trade and religious administration, which suggests that the family were likely skilled tradespeople or merchants who contributed to the city’s growing prosperity. Their early residency in such a prominent location indicates that the Blizards were well-integrated into the local community long before the name spread to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blyssard
Derived from the Old French word for a pale or fair person.
This name
BlizardAn occupational or descriptive surname referring to a person with a pale complexion or light hair.
also spelled
Blisard
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, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
