A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boggis family of England.
Reg. 5208 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Per chev. gu. and ar. three crescents counterchanged”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Boggis Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Boggis arms are recorded
The Boggis 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 Boggis 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 Boggis Family in England
The surname Boggis is believed to have originated in England as a descriptive nickname, likely derived from the Middle English word "bogge," which suggested a person who was stout, bold, or perhaps somewhat boastful. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Boggis family were living there by 1620, a time when York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration. During this period, families with this name were often involved in local crafts or mercantile activities, contributing to the steady growth of the city’s economy. As the family moved through the generations, they became deeply integrated into the social fabric of the region, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the common naming traditions and migration patterns of early modern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Boge
A Middle English term for a bow or a curved object.
This name
BoggisA nickname for a person with a curved or bent physical posture.
also spelled
Boggess
Boggas
Boggys
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
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York, Archbishop of York’s Diocesan Records
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
