A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gaspar family of England.
Reg. 1162 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
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 star within a crescent or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Gaspar Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Gaspar arms are recorded
The Gaspar 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 Gaspar 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 Gaspar Family in England
The name Gaspar traces its roots back to the ancient Persian title "Gathaspar," which translates to "keeper of the treasure." Over many centuries, the name spread across Europe through religious traditions and cultural exchange, eventually finding its way to England. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Gaspar family were established in the historic city of York. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and social life, and families living there were often involved in the city’s vibrant merchant guilds or local craft industries. These early settlers helped shape the local community, living through a time of significant religious and political change in Northern England. Their presence in such a prominent city suggests that the family was well-integrated into the social fabric of the region during the early seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kaspar
A Persian word meaning treasurer or keeper of the treasure.
This name
GasparDerived from a traditional name for one of the biblical Magi, signifying a guardian of wealth.
also spelled
Gasper
Gaspard
Related arms
Jaspervariant spelling
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. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
