A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Carsey family of England.
Reg. 2318 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Per saltire az. and or, a fesse gu”
LincolnshireLincolnshire, c. 1620
Where the Carsey Arms Were Recorded
Lincolnshire
Map of England showing where the Carsey arms are recorded
The Carsey arms were recorded in Lincolnshire, 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 Carsey 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 Lincolnshire.
Origin & History of the Carsey Family in England
The family name Carsey traces its roots to the historic county of Lincolnshire in eastern England. By the early 17th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this region, which was known for its vast fens and thriving agricultural communities. During this period, the name likely emerged as a localized variation of older surnames or place names found within the rural parishes of the area. Families like the Carseys often lived as tenant farmers or tradespeople, contributing to the local economy of Lincolnshire during the reign of King James I. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the social fabric of their local villages, maintaining ties to the land and the parish church for generations. This early presence in Lincolnshire serves as the foundation for the family history, marking the start of a long lineage that would eventually spread across the country and beyond.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kjarr
Old Norse term for a brushwood, copse, or marshy thicket.
This name
CarseyDerived from a topographic location referring to someone who lived near a brushwood or swampy area.
also spelled
Carsy
Carssy
Karsy
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Lincolnshire Archives, Bishop's Transcripts of Parish Registers, 1620
Maddison, A. R., Lincolnshire Pedigrees, 1902
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
