A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blofeld family of England.
Reg. 3872 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ar. a chev. gu. betw. three trefoils az”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Blofeld Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Blofeld arms are recorded
The Blofeld 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 Blofeld 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 Blofeld Family in England
The surname Blofeld is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, likely originating as a topographic name for someone who lived near a specific field or open area. While the name is often associated with the Norfolk region, historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the city of York by the year 1620. During this period, the family was deeply integrated into the local community, with records showing them participating in the civic and religious life of the city. As the seventeenth century progressed, the Blofelds became known as a family of modest means who worked as tradespeople and minor landowners. Their presence in York suggests that they were part of the growing urban middle class that helped shape the economic character of northern England during the early modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blau-feld
Germanic roots meaning blue or dark field or open land.
This name
BlofeldA locational surname referring to a person who lived near a blue or dark-colored field.
also spelled
Blofield
Blowfield
Blomefield
Related arms
Blofieldvariant spelling
Blomefieldvariant spelling
Blowfieldvariant 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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
