Map of England showing where the Jackman arms are recorded
The Jackman arms were recorded in Essex, c. 1561.
Essex lay close enough to London for City money to buy land there. Merchants who prospered moved out to estates within a day's ride, and a new landowner almost always wanted arms to go with the ground.
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.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in England when the Jackman 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 Essex.
Origin & History of the Jackman Family in England
The surname Jackman is an occupational name that emerged in medieval England to describe a person who wore a "jack," which was a sturdy, sleeveless tunic or a protective quilted coat often worn by soldiers and laborers. By the mid-16th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Essex, where records from 1561 confirm their residency. During this period, the name was likely associated with individuals who served as foot soldiers or men-at-arms, as the term "jackman" was frequently used in military contexts to identify those equipped with such defensive gear. As the surname became hereditary, it reflected the practical and rugged nature of the work performed by these early ancestors. Over time, families bearing this name integrated into the local agricultural and tradesman communities of Essex, helping to shape the social fabric of the region during the Tudor era.
Jackman Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Jack
A diminutive form of the name John meaning God is gracious.
This name
JackmanA patronymic surname meaning son of Jack or servant of Jack.
also spelled
Jakeman
Jackeman
Jackmanne
Related arms
Jakemanvariant spelling
Legattrecorded with Jackman, same area
Ramrecorded with Jackman, same area
Thorogoodrecorded with Jackman, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Essex Record Office, Parish Registers of Essex, D/P series
Lower, Mark Antony, Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of the Family Names of the United Kingdom, 1860
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
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