A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chasey family of England.
Reg. 7764 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fusilTravail and industry
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Gu. a griffin segreant or, on a chief erm. three fusils sa”
SomersetshireSomersetshire, c. 1620
Where the Chasey Arms Were Recorded
Somersetshire
Map of England showing where the Chasey arms are recorded
The Chasey arms were recorded in Somersetshire, 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 Chasey 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 Somersetshire.
Origin & History of the Chasey Family in England
The family name Chasey traces its roots to the rural landscapes of Somersetshire, England, where records confirm members of the family were firmly established by the year 1620. During this period, the name likely emerged as a localized variation of names derived from the Old French word chace, which referred to a hunting ground or a path used for driving game. Families living near these designated areas often adopted the name to describe their proximity to the land. Life in seventeenth-century Somersetshire was defined by agriculture and the rhythms of village life, suggesting that the early Chaseys were likely yeoman farmers or tradespeople who played a steady role in their local communities. As the family grew, they remained tied to the distinct geography of the West Country, eventually spreading from their original parish roots into the wider social fabric of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
chace
Old French term for a hunting ground or a chase.
This name
ChaseyRefers to a person who lived near or worked at a hunting ground.
also spelled
Chasie
Chacey
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Dunning, Robert, A History of Somerset, 1983
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Somerset Archives, Parish Registers of Somerset, 1620
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fusilTravail and industry
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fusilTravail and industry
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
