Map of England showing where the Bollinger arms are recorded
The Bollinger 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 Bollinger 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 Bollinger Family in England
The Bollinger surname is rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, likely originating as a topographic or habitational name for someone who lived near a specific landmark or within a particular settlement. By the early 17th century, members of the family were firmly established in York, England, during a period of significant social and religious transition. Historical records from 1620 confirm their presence in this historic city, suggesting that they were part of the local merchant or artisan classes who contributed to the regional economy. As the family navigated the challenges of the Stuart era, they integrated into the local community, leaving traces of their lives in parish registers and municipal documents. This early presence in York highlights the family's long-standing history of migration and adaptation within English society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bolo
An ancient Germanic word meaning a club or a mace.
This name
BollingerA habitational name for someone from the town of Bollingen in Switzerland.
also spelled
Boling
Bollynge
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, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Records: Parish Registers of York, 1620
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
