A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Glazier family of England.
Reg. 4242 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. three pheons ar. a chief erm”
ChesterLea · Chester, c. 1620
Where the Glazier Arms Were Recorded
Chester
Map of England showing where the Glazier arms are recorded
The Glazier arms were recorded in Chester, c. 1620.
Cheshire was governed apart from the rest of England for much of its history, with its own courts and its own gentry. That separateness bred a strong local landed class, and landed families 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 Glazier 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 Chester.
Origin & History of the Glazier Family in England
The surname Glazier is an occupational name that originated in medieval England to describe a person who worked with glass. During the Middle Ages, those who crafted windows or fitted glass into frames were essential members of the community, as their skills were required for the construction of cathedrals and grand homes. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Chester. This location was a vital hub for trade and craftsmanship in the northwest of England, providing a perfect environment for skilled workers to settle and grow their influence. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Glazier family were active in this region, where they likely contributed to the local economy through their specialized trade. Over time, the name became a permanent fixture in the area, reflecting a long history of craftsmanship passed down through generations of the family.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Glas
Old English word for a smooth, transparent substance.
This name
GlazierAn occupational surname for a person who worked with or installed glass windows.
also spelled
Glazier
Glaysier
Glasyer
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
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies, Bishop’s Transcripts of Chester St. Oswald, 1620
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
