Map of England showing where the Boxx arms are recorded
The Boxx arms were recorded in London, c. 1568.
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 Boxx 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 Boxx Family in England
The surname Boxx is a fascinating example of how names evolved in early modern England. Records indicate that members of the family were established in London by 1568, a time when the city was a bustling center of trade and rapid social change. The name likely originated as a descriptive occupational or locative identifier, perhaps linked to those who worked with boxes or lived near a specific landmark known by that term. During the sixteenth century, spelling was not standardized, so the name often appeared in various forms in parish registers and tax documents as clerks wrote down names based on how they sounded. As the family grew, they became part of the urban fabric of London, contributing to the city's development during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. By settling in such a prominent location, the early Boxx family placed themselves at the heart of English history during a period of significant cultural and economic growth.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Buxus
Latin term for the boxwood evergreen shrub or tree.
This name
BoxxA topographic name for someone who lived near a boxwood tree or hedge.
also spelled
Boxx
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
London Metropolitan Archives, St. Dionis Backchurch Parish Register, 1568
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
lionCourage, strength and royalty
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
