A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Duley family of England.
Reg. 7769 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Az. a chev. engr. on the outer side or, voided of the field”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Duley Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Duley arms are recorded
The Duley 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 Duley 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 Duley Family in England
The family name Duley has roots that stretch back to the early seventeenth century, with historical records placing members of the family in the city of York by 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life in Northern England. Families with this surname were often part of the growing merchant or artisan classes that defined the city’s economy. The name itself likely evolved from older regional dialects or geographic descriptions, reflecting the way people were identified by their neighbors before formal record-keeping became standardized. As these early ancestors settled in York, they became part of a community that was navigating significant social and political changes in England. By establishing themselves in such a prominent urban hub, the Duley family participated in the daily life and development of one of the country's most historic cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Du Le
Old French for from the place known as Le.
This name
DuleyA locational surname referring to someone who originated from a specific place called Le.
also spelled
Dulie
Duley
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward. History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York. 1822
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1610–1630
York Minster Library, Parish Registers of York, 1620
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