A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Doughtie family of England.
Reg. 3976 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 bars betw. three stars of six points pierced sa”
SurreySurrey, c. 1620
Where the Doughtie Arms Were Recorded
Surrey
Map of England showing where the Doughtie arms are recorded
The Doughtie arms were recorded in Surrey, c. 1620.
Surrey sat just south of London and filled up with families who had made money in the City. Buying an estate there was the usual next step, and an estate was the usual reason to take 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 Doughtie 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 Surrey.
Origin & History of the Doughtie Family in England
The surname Doughtie is rooted in the Old English word "dohtig," which translates to valiant or capable. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Surrey, England. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Doughtie family were active in this region during a time of significant social and economic change. During this era, families with this name were often associated with landholding and local administration, reflecting the meaning of their name through their roles in the community. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of Surrey, contributing to the agricultural and civic life of the English countryside before many eventually sought new opportunities across the Atlantic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
dohtig
Old English adjective meaning valiant, brave, or capable.
This name
DoughtieA locational or descriptive surname denoting a person who is valiant, brave, or worthy.
also spelled
Douty
Dowty
Doughtie
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
Lower, Mark Antony, Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of the Family Names of the United Kingdom, 1860
Surrey History Centre, Parish Registers of Surrey, 1620
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
