A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Golkar family of England.
Reg. 6804 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. a cross patonce or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Golkar Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Golkar arms are recorded
The Golkar 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 Golkar 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 Golkar Family in England
The history of the Golkar name in England is deeply connected to the city of York, where records confirm family members were established by the year 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious transition, and families like the Golkars often integrated into the local merchant or craft guilds that defined the city’s economy. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects or occupational descriptions common in Northern England, reflecting the linguistic shifts occurring in the seventeenth century. As residents of a major northern hub, early Golkar ancestors would have experienced the social and political upheavals of the time, including the rise of parliamentary influence and the growth of local industry. By settling in York, these early family members helped build the foundation for the name’s presence in the region, leaving behind a legacy rooted in the daily life and civic development of one of England’s oldest cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gold-car
Derived from Old English words for gold and a marsh or enclosure.
This name
GolkarA topographical surname referring to someone who lived near a golden-colored marshland.
also spelled
Golkar
Golker
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
City of York Archives, Freemen of the City of York, 1272–1759
Palliser, D. M., Tudor York, 1979
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