A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Doxie family of England.
Reg. 3152 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Or, a lion ramp. az. oppressed with a bend gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Doxie Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Doxie arms are recorded
The Doxie 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 Doxie 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 Doxie Family in England
The family name Doxie has deep roots in the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life in Northern England, and families like the Doxies often played active roles in the local community as craftsmen or merchants. The name itself likely evolved from older linguistic patterns in the region, possibly serving as a descriptive nickname or a variation of a locational name common to the Yorkshire area. As the 17th century progressed, the Doxie family would have navigated the significant social and political changes occurring across England, including the rise of the textile industry and the shifting influence of the Church of England. By maintaining a presence in such a prominent northern city, the family became part of the long-standing cultural fabric that defined York for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Doc
A diminutive form of the name Benedict or a learned person.
This name
DoxieA patronymic surname derived from a nickname for a scholarly individual.
also spelled
Doxie
Doxye
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
