A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bloodworth family of England.
Reg. 2782 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bordureA difference between branches of one family
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. three bars sa. in chief three torteaux, all within a bordure erm”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bloodworth Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bloodworth arms are recorded
The Bloodworth 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 Bloodworth 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 Bloodworth Family in England
The surname Bloodworth is of English origin and is classified as a locative name, meaning it was likely derived from a specific place name. Historical records confirm that members of the Bloodworth family were well-established in the city of York by the early seventeenth century. The name itself is thought to be a combination of Old English words, potentially referencing a specific plot of land or a clearing associated with a person named Blod. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic life of Northern England. By the 1620s, the name appeared in various local registers, reflecting the family's presence as landowners or tradespeople during a period of significant transition in British history. This early documentation in York serves as a foundation for understanding how the family name spread from local roots into broader regional prominence.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blod-worth
Derived from the Old English words for blood or enclosure and homestead.
This name
BloodworthRefers to an individual residing at an enclosure or farmstead associated with a person named Blod.
also spelled
Bludworth
Related arms
Bludworthvariant 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 Freemen’s Register, 1620
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bordureA difference between branches of one family
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
bordureA difference between branches of one family
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
