Map of England showing where the Blore arms are recorded
The Blore arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
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 Blore 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 Blore Family in England
The surname Blore is a locational name that originated from a small village in the county of Staffordshire, England. People who lived in or near this settlement began using the name to identify themselves as they traveled to other parts of the country. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established a presence in London, which was a major hub for trade and movement during that era. Records from 1620 confirm that individuals bearing this name were living and working in the capital city, participating in the urban growth of the time. Over the following centuries, the family name spread further as descendants moved for work or personal reasons, though the name remains deeply connected to its origins in the English Midlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blær
Old Norse word meaning a gentle breeze or gust of wind.
This name
BloreA topographic surname for someone who lived near a windy hill or exposed ridge.
also spelled
Bloore
Blore
Blour
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names, 1960
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers, 1620
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