Map of England showing where the Jasper arms are recorded
The Jasper arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
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 Jasper 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 Jasper Family in England
The surname Jasper originates from the ancient Persian name Gaspar, which translates to "bringer of treasure." Over many centuries, the name evolved through various European languages and became a popular given name before eventually transitioning into a hereditary surname. By the early 17th century, the Jasper family was firmly established in London, as evidenced by parish records and historical documentation from the year 1620. During this period, London was a bustling center of trade and social change, and families bearing the name were often involved in the city’s growing merchant class. As the family grew, they contributed to the urban landscape of England’s capital, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the name's long journey from its linguistic roots in the ancient world to its place in the historical records of early modern Britain.
Jasper Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Gaspar
Persian word meaning treasurer or keeper of the treasure.
This name
JasperA name derived from the Persian title for a royal treasurer.
also spelled
Gaspar
Gasper
Jaspar
Related arms
Gasparvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1997
London Metropolitan Archives, Church of England Parish Registers, 1538–1812
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
