A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chamber family of England.
Reg. 9873 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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. a fesse chequy or and az. betw. three lions' heads erased sa”
DerbyshireDerbyshire, c. 1620
Where the Chamber Arms Were Recorded
Derbyshire
Map of England showing where the Chamber arms are recorded
The Chamber arms were recorded in Derbyshire, 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 Chamber 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 Derbyshire.
Origin & History of the Chamber Family in England
The surname Chamber is an occupational name that originated in medieval England to describe someone who worked in the private quarters of a noble household. These individuals were often responsible for managing the personal affairs or the finances of a lord, serving as a chamberlain or a high-ranking servant. By the year 1620, records confirm that families bearing this name had established a strong presence in the county of Derbyshire. During this period, the family members were likely integrated into the local agricultural or trade communities of the region. As they settled in the English Midlands, they became part of the social fabric of the area, contributing to the growth of local parishes and the development of the rural economy. This transition from a specific professional title to a hereditary family name reflects the way many English surnames evolved as people moved away from their original roles and began to identify themselves by their family lineage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
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A Latin term meaning a vaulted chamber, room, or arched roof.
This name
ChamberAn occupational surname for a person who worked as a chamberlain or servant in a private room.
also spelled
Chambre
Chambir
Related arms
Chambirvariant spelling
Chambrevariant spelling
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, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Derbyshire Record Office, Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
lionCourage, strength and royalty
