Map of Wales showing where the Probert arms are recorded
The Probert arms were recorded in Wales, c. 1647.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Denbigh.
Denbighshire was north Welsh country of hills and small estates. Land was held by a great many families rather than a few, and each holding brought its own claim to 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 Wales in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Wales when the Probert arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Wales
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 Wales.
Origin & History of the Probert Family in Wales
The surname Probert is a classic example of a Welsh patronymic name, which means it was formed by combining a personal name with a prefix. It originates from the Welsh phrase "ap Robert," which translates to "son of Robert." Over many generations, the "ap" prefix gradually merged with the name Robert to create the single surname Probert. By the mid-17th century, the family had established a notable presence in Denbigh, a historic market town in North Wales. Records from 1647 confirm that members of the Probert family were active in this region during a time of great political upheaval in Britain. As the family settled in Denbigh, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the community life of the town as it navigated the challenges of the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
ap Robert
A patronymic prefix meaning son of.
This name
ProbertDerived from the Germanic name Robert, meaning bright fame or shining glory.
also spelled
Probart
Proberd
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Morgan, Prys and Morgan, T.J., Welsh Surnames, 1985
National Library of Wales, Denbighshire Quarter Sessions Records, 1647
Rowlands, John and Rowlands, Sheila, The Surnames of Wales, 1996
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
