A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dagget family of England.
Reg. 4628 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. on a chief az. three crescents or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dagget Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dagget arms are recorded
The Dagget 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 Dagget 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 Dagget Family in England
The Daggett family name is rooted in the medieval period, likely originating as a descriptive nickname derived from the Old Norse word "dagr," meaning day. By the early seventeenth century, members of the family were well-established in the historic city of York, England. These early ancestors were part of a period of significant social and religious change, which eventually prompted some to seek new opportunities across the Atlantic. Records show that individuals bearing the name were present in York by 1620, living in a city defined by its ancient Roman walls and its role as a northern center of trade. As these families transitioned from their English roots to life in the American colonies, they carried their name forward as a link to their northern heritage. This migration helped the name evolve from a local identifier in Yorkshire into a lasting part of the colonial landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dag
Old Norse name meaning day or daylight.
This name
DaggetA diminutive form meaning son of Dag, often associated with a bright or cheerful person.
also spelled
Daggetts
Daggat
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Banks, Charles Edward. The History of Martha's Vineyard, Dukes County, Massachusetts. 1911
Dow, George Francis. Probate Records of Essex County, Massachusetts. 1916
York Minster Archives. Parish Registers of York. 1620
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
