A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Duckett family of England.
Reg. 8287 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Quarterly, 1st and 4th, sa. a saltire ar., for DUCKETT; 2nd and 3rd, gu. a fesse ar. betw. three sheldrakes ppr., for JACKSON. The present bart. also quarters 1st, GOLDSTONE, az. on a fesse or, betw. three saltires ar. an annulet sa.; 2nd, DUCKETT, as before; 3rd, ALDEBURG, gu. a lion ramp. ar.; 4th, WINDESORE, gu. a saltire ar. betw. twelve cross crosslets or; 5th, LANCASTER, ar. two bars gu. on a canton of the last a lion pass. or; 6th, REDMAN, gu. three cushions erm. two and one, tasselled or; 7th, BELLINGHAM, ar. three horns sa. stringed gu.; 8th, BURNISHEAD, ar. three bendlets gu. on a chief of the last a lion ramp. of the first; 9th, BASKERVILLE, ar. a chev. gu. betw. three hurts; 10th, SKYNNER, sa. a chev. or, betw. three griffins' heads erased ar.; 11th, BINGHAM, az. a bend cotised betw. six crosses pattée or, quartering erm. a lion ramp. gu. crowned or”
WiltsHartham House · Wilts, c. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Duckett arms are recorded
The Duckett arms were recorded in Wilts, c. 1620.
Wiltshire was sheep country, and wool made money steadily for hundreds of years. Families who made it bought manors on the downs, and holding a manor 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 Duckett 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 Wilts.
Origin & History of the Duckett Family in England
The surname Duckett is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname, likely derived from the Middle English word "duket," which referred to a duck. During the medieval period, such names were often given to individuals who displayed traits associated with a particular animal or who worked in a trade related to them. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Wiltshire. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Duckett family were settled in this region, where they became integrated into the local social and economic fabric. Over time, these early settlers contributed to the development of their communities through agriculture and local governance, helping to solidify the family name within the history of the English countryside.
Duckett Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Duc
A leader or commander derived from the Latin word dux.
This name
DuckettA diminutive form referring to a leader or a person associated with a duck.
also spelled
Dukett
Duckat
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
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Quarter Sessions Great Rolls, 1620
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
lionCourage, strength and royalty
