A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Esterly family of England.
Reg. 7523 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Sa. a bend betw. three estoiles or”
LincolnEast Newton · Lincoln, c. 1620
Where the Esterly Arms Were Recorded
Lincoln
Map of England showing where the Esterly arms are recorded
The Esterly arms were recorded in Lincoln, c. 1620.
Lincolnshire was rich farming country, and its wealth was spread across many middling families. Households of that size bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Esterly 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 Lincoln.
Origin & History of the Esterly Family in England
The family name Esterly is deeply rooted in the history of Lincolnshire, England, where records confirm the family was established by the year 1620. During the early seventeenth century, the name was primarily associated with families living in rural parishes who worked as skilled tradespeople or tenant farmers. The name itself likely evolved from a geographical description, referring to individuals who lived on the eastern side of a village or near a specific eastern landmark. As the family grew, members became integrated into the local community life, participating in the parish record-keeping systems that were becoming standard across England at the time. By settling in the East Midlands, the early Esterlys were part of a region known for its agricultural productivity and its strong connection to the historical development of the English countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
East
A cardinal direction referring to the place where the sun rises.
This name
EsterlyA habitational name for someone who lived in the eastern part of a settlement or region.
also spelled
Esterly
Easterley
Easterly
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Lincolnshire Archives, Bishop’s Transcripts of Parish Registers, 1620
Foster, Charles W., The Parish Registers of Lincolnshire, 1911
National Archives, Lay Subsidy Rolls for the County of Lincoln, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
