Map of England showing where the Welty arms are recorded
The Welty 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 Welty 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 Welty Family in England
The surname Welty is a variation of the older German name Welte, which originated as a shortened form of names like Walther or Waldemar. These names were rooted in Germanic words meaning power, rule, or forest. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a presence in the city of York. During this period, York served as a significant hub for trade and religious activity, which likely influenced the movement and settlement patterns of families in the region. As the name transitioned into its modern spelling, it remained tied to the historical migration of people moving between central Europe and the British Isles. The family members living in York in 1620 were part of a broader shift in population that saw many individuals seeking new opportunities in urban centers during a time of great social change.
Welty Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Wald
A Germanic element meaning rule, power, or to govern.
This name
WeltyA locational or occupational surname derived from a ruler or someone living near a forest.
also spelled
Weldie
Welday
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon. 1967
Gottschald, Max. Deutsche Namenkunde: Unsere Familiennamen nach ihrer Entstehung und Bedeutung. 1954
Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York. Archbishop of York Diocesan Records
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