A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Burkett family of England.
Reg. 6993 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Az. a chev. betw. three garbs ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Burkett Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Burkett arms are recorded
The Burkett 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 Burkett 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 Burkett Family in England
The surname Burkett is a locational name that likely originated from the Old English words for a birch tree and a small stream or gate. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. During this period, York was a major center for trade and religious life, and families like the Burketts were often involved in the local merchant guilds or the skilled trades that defined the city. Living in such a prominent northern hub meant that the family was likely well-integrated into the social and economic fabric of the region. As the seventeenth century progressed, the name became more widespread across Northern England, reflecting the movement of families seeking new opportunities in growing urban centers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Burg
A fortified place, town, or castle.
This name
BurkettA dweller near a fortified settlement or a diminutive form of a personal name.
also spelled
Burkitt
Burkat
Burkete
Related arms
Birketvariant spelling
Burkittvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
