A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Buche family of England.
Reg. 4838 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. on a fesse gu. betw. three boars' heads sa. a fleur-de-lis betw. two eagles displ. or”
WiltshireWiltshire, c. 1620
Where the Buche Arms Were Recorded
Wiltshire
Map of England showing where the Buche arms are recorded
The Buche arms were recorded in Wiltshire, c. 1620.
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 Buche 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 Wiltshire.
Origin & History of the Buche Family in England
The family name Buche has deep roots that trace back to the rural landscapes of England. Historical records confirm that members of the family were living in the county of Wiltshire by the year 1620. During this period, the name was likely associated with people who lived near beech trees, as the word is closely linked to the Old English and Germanic terms for this specific type of forest growth. Families often adopted surnames based on the natural landmarks near their homes, which suggests that the earliest ancestors were likely farmers or woodsmen who resided in the wooded regions of the English countryside. As these families settled into their communities, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the agricultural and village life that defined seventeenth-century Wiltshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Boc
Old English word for a beech tree.
This name
BucheA topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent beech tree or in a beech forest.
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire Parish Registers, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
