A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Doubleday family of England.
Reg. 8972 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Per fesse indented or and az. two mullets pierced counterchanged”
MiddlesexMiddlesex, c. 1640
Where the Doubleday Arms Were Recorded
Middlesex
Map of England showing where the Doubleday arms are recorded
The Doubleday arms were recorded in Middlesex, c. 1640.
Middlesex was the county around London, and City money flowed straight into it. Merchants and officials bought estates within reach of the capital, and a new estate brought a coat of arms with it.
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.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in England when the Doubleday 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 Middlesex.
Origin & History of the Doubleday Family in England
The surname Doubleday is a descriptive name that likely originated in England during the Middle Ages. Historians believe it was a nickname given to a person who was particularly thrifty, perhaps someone who was known for doubling their money or resources. By the year 1640, members of the Doubleday family were well established in the county of Middlesex. During this period, the family lived in a region that served as a central hub for trade and government activity near London. These early ancestors were part of a growing class of English citizens who helped shape the local economy and community life. As the family expanded, they left behind records in parish registers and legal documents that confirm their presence in the area long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dubel-day
A Middle English compound meaning double day or twice the day.
This name
DoubledayLikely a nickname for a person who worked two shifts or a very industrious individual.
also spelled
Doubledie
Doubledy
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
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384–1858
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
