A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blower family of England.
Reg. 2937 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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, on a chev. betw. three balls vert a crescent gold”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Blower Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Blower arms are recorded
The Blower 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 Blower 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 Blower Family in England
The surname Blower is an occupational name that originated in medieval England. It was typically given to individuals who worked with bellows, which were essential tools for blacksmiths, glassmakers, or organ builders. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Blower family were living and working in this historic northern hub during a time of significant social and economic change. As the family settled into urban life, they became part of the local fabric of York, likely contributing to the city’s long tradition of skilled craftsmanship and trade. Over time, the name transitioned from a description of a person’s daily labor into a permanent family identifier passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
blawan
Old English verb meaning to blow or puff air.
This name
BlowerAn occupational surname for a person who operated bellows for a forge or furnace.
also spelled
Blow
Blowe
Related arms
Blowvariant 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
The National Archives, York City Archives: House Books, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
