Map of England showing where the Boulter arms are recorded
The Boulter 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 Boulter 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 Boulter Family in England
The surname Boulter is an occupational name that originated in medieval England. It was historically used to describe a person who worked as a bolter, which was a professional who sifted flour to remove the coarse bran from the fine meal. 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 Boulter family were active participants in the social and economic life of this northern hub. During this period, York served as a vital center for trade and administration, providing many opportunities for skilled workers to settle and grow their influence. As the family became more settled in the region, they integrated into the local community, contributing to the development of the city through their various trades and civic duties.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
boult
a sifter or strainer used in the process of milling flour
This name
Boulteran occupational surname for a person who sifted flour or worked as a bolter
also spelled
Boltor
Boltre
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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