Map of England showing where the Satterley arms are recorded
The Satterley arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
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 Satterley 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 Satterley Family in England
The surname Satterley is a locative name, meaning it likely originated from a specific place or settlement in England. The name is derived from Old English words that describe a clearing or a meadow, often associated with a person who lived near a wooded area or a pasture. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Satterley family were active residents in this region during a time of significant social and religious change in England. As the family grew, they integrated into the local economy and community life of Northern England, eventually spreading to other parts of the country as trade and travel became more common. Their presence in York suggests that they were part of the established citizenry who helped shape the local culture and history of the city during the early modern period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Saeter-leah
Old English for a woodland clearing belonging to a settler or dweller.
This name
SatterleyDerived from a locational surname referring to a person living near a forest clearing or pasture.
also spelled
Sotherley
Soterly
Sotherly
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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