A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lasley family of England.
Reg. 9673 · English, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Quarterly, 1st, gu. a lion pass. guard. ar. ducally crowned or; 2nd and 3rd, or, a fesse betw. two chev. sa.; 4th, same as the first, three mullets ar. pierced of the field in chief”
YorkHarewood · York, c. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Lasley arms are recorded
The Lasley arms were recorded in York, c. 1620.
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 Lasley 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 York.
Origin & History of the Lasley Family in England
The Lasley family name is rooted in the northern regions of England, with historical records placing members of the family in the city of York as early as 1620. The name is generally considered a variation of the surname Leslie, which originated from a specific place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Over several centuries, families migrated south from the Scottish borderlands into northern English counties like Yorkshire. During the early 17th century, individuals bearing this name were often part of the growing merchant and trade classes in urban centers. As they settled in York, they became integrated into the local community through their work and civic involvement. The evolution of the spelling from Leslie to Lasley reflects the way names were often recorded phonetically by clerks and officials who wrote down names based on how they sounded in local dialects at the time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Leah
Old English word for a woodland clearing or meadow.
This name
LasleyA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a forest clearing.
also spelled
Lisley
Lisle
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George Fraser. The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History. 1946
Bardsley, Charles Wareing. A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames with Special American Instances. 1901
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register, 1272–1759
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
