A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Doggett family of England.
Reg. 5209 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. two greyhounds in full course gu. collared or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Doggett Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Doggett arms are recorded
The Doggett 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 Doggett 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 Doggett Family in England
The surname Doggett is rooted in the medieval period of England and likely originated as a descriptive nickname. Etymologists suggest the name stems from the Middle English word doget, which was a term used to describe a specific type of cloak or a person with a particular gait. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Doggett family were living in this region by 1620, placing them in a city that served as a major northern hub for trade and administration. During this era, families with this name were often integrated into the local merchant and artisan classes, contributing to the social and economic fabric of Yorkshire as the country moved toward a period of significant colonial expansion.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dogge
A Middle English pet form of the personal name Roger.
This name
DoggettA patronymic surname meaning son of Dogge, a diminutive of Roger.
also spelled
Dogat
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
