A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Markor family of England.
Reg. 5445 · English, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Per pale ar. and gu. a pale”
DevonUffculme · Devon, c. 1620
Where the Markor Arms Were Recorded
Devon
Map of England showing where the Markor arms are recorded
The Markor arms were recorded in Devon, c. 1620.
Devon was a county of small manors and seafaring families. Its gentry were spread thickly across the countryside, and money made at sea often bought an estate, which in turn brought a coat of 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 Markor 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 Devon.
Origin & History of the Markor Family in England
The family name Markor has deep roots in the coastal landscape of Devon, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1620. During this period, Devon was a hub of maritime activity and agricultural development, which likely shaped the daily lives of early ancestors. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older occupational or locational surnames common in the West Country of England. Families in this region often lived in small, tight-knit parishes where they worked as farmers, tradesmen, or mariners. By the early seventeenth century, these individuals were part of a growing movement of families who maintained strong ties to their local communities while navigating the social changes of the Stuart era. This history reflects the resilience of families who built their livelihoods in the rugged terrain of southwestern England long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Marcus
Derived from the Roman god Mars, meaning dedicated to Mars.
This name
MarkorA locational or patronymic surname likely signifying a descendant of Mark or a dweller near a boundary marker.
also spelled
Markar
Markor
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Hoskins, W.G., Devon, 1954
Youings, Joyce, Devon Monastic Lands: Particulars of Grants 1536–1558, 1955
The National Archives, Parish registers for the Diocese of Exeter, 1620
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
