A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bogg family of England.
Reg. 3284 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 fesse sa. three water-bougets ar”
LincolnLincoln, c. 1602
Where the Bogg Arms Were Recorded
Lincoln
Map of England showing where the Bogg arms are recorded
The Bogg arms were recorded in Lincoln, c. 1602.
Lincolnshire was rich farming country, and its wealth was spread across many middling families. Households of that size bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in England when the Bogg 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 Lincoln.
Origin & History of the Bogg Family in England
The surname Bogg is rooted in the linguistic landscape of Northern England, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a locational identifier. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a clear presence in the historic city of Lincoln. Records from 1602 confirm that members of the Bogg family were active residents in this region, which served as a major hub for trade and administration during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. The name itself is thought to derive from Middle English or Old Norse influences, potentially referring to someone who lived near a bog or marshy area. Over time, the family integrated into the local community, leaving traces in parish registers and legal documents that highlight their steady involvement in the social and economic life of Lincolnshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
boga
Old Norse term referring to a bow or a curved object.
This name
BoggA nickname for an archer or a person with a curved or bowed posture.
also spelled
Boge
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Lincolnshire Archives, Lincoln Consistory Court Wills and Inventories, 1602
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
