A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Doble family of England.
Reg. 2401 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
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 doe statant betw. three bells ar”
SomersetSomerset, c. 1620
Where the Doble Arms Were Recorded
Somerset
Map of England showing where the Doble arms are recorded
The Doble arms were recorded in Somerset, c. 1620.
Somerset was rich farming country with a thick scattering of manor houses. Its gentry were numerous and long-settled, and a settled landed family almost always ended up with 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 Doble 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 Somerset.
Origin & History of the Doble Family in England
The surname Doble is a patronymic name, which means it likely originated as a nickname or a shortened version of the name Robert. During the Middle Ages, it was common for people to adapt names by replacing the first letter with a "D" or "B" sound, turning Robert into Dobbert and eventually Doble. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Doble family were well-established in the county of Somerset in England. These early ancestors were often involved in the local agricultural and trade systems that defined life in the West Country during the seventeenth century. As the family grew, they became deeply rooted in the social fabric of Somerset, contributing to the local economy and community life for generations. Their presence in this region suggests that the family had successfully transitioned from rural laborers to established local residents long before the seventeenth century began.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Robert
A Germanic name meaning bright fame or shining glory.
This name
DobleA diminutive or pet form of the name Robert, often used as a nickname.
also spelled
Dobell
Dobill
Dobel
Related arms
Dobellvariant 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, 1958
Somerset Archives, Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain, 1890
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stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
