A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Clasby family of England.
Reg. 5233 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. a fesse betw. three roses ar. (another, three cinquefoils ar.)”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Clasby Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Clasby arms are recorded
The Clasby 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 Clasby 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 Clasby Family in England
The surname Clasby is a locational name that likely originated from a small settlement or homestead in Northern England. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of York by 1620, a time when the region was a bustling hub of trade and religious transition. During the early 17th century, families in York often derived their surnames from the specific parishes or local landmarks where they resided. The name itself suggests a connection to a "by," which is an Old Norse term for a farmstead or village, indicating that the earliest ancestors may have been settlers of Scandinavian descent who integrated into the local Yorkshire community. By the time the family appeared in city records, they were already part of the established urban fabric of York, participating in the daily life and economic growth of one of England’s most historic northern cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Clas
A nickname derived from the personal name Nicholas meaning victory of people.
This name
ClasbyA habitational name referring to someone from a settlement near a church or enclosure.
also spelled
Clasbie
Clasbey
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cinquefoilHope and joy
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cinquefoilHope and joy
