A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boote family of England.
Reg. 8740 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
legStrength and swiftness
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ar. three boots sa. tops or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Boote Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Boote arms are recorded
The Boote 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 Boote 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 Boote Family in England
The family name Boote is considered a topographical or occupational surname that likely emerged in England during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to have originated from the Middle English word bote, which could refer to a person who worked as a boatman or lived near a river crossing. By the early 17th century, the family had established a clear presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Boote family were living there by 1620, placing them in a bustling regional hub known for its trade and religious significance. During this era, families in York often relied on the city's strong guild systems and local commerce to build their livelihoods. The survival of these early records suggests that the Boote family was well-integrated into the social and economic life of Northern England long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bote
Middle English term for a messenger or a herald.
This name
BooteAn occupational surname for someone who served as a messenger or courier.
also spelled
Bout
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 Probate Records, 1620
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