A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Abrahams family of Wales.
Reg. 7459 · Welsh, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Lozengy or and gu. on a chief sa. the sun in his splendour or”
Walesc. 1647
Where the Abrahams Arms Were Recorded
Denbigh
Map of Wales showing where the Abrahams arms are recorded
The Abrahams 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 Abrahams 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 Abrahams Family in Wales
The surname Abrahams is a patronymic name, which means it was originally derived from the given name of a father or ancestor. In this case, the name signifies "son of Abraham," reflecting a long tradition of using biblical names to establish family identity. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family was well-established in the town of Denbigh, Wales, as evidenced by records dating back to 1647. During this era, families in Denbigh often played active roles in the local community, navigating the social and economic shifts of a town known for its historic castle and strategic importance. The presence of the Abrahams name in these early Welsh records suggests that the family was integrated into the local parish life and administrative systems of the time. Over the following generations, the name persisted as a mark of lineage, connecting the family to their roots in the Denbigh region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Avraham
Hebrew for father of a multitude
This name
AbrahamsPatronymic surname meaning son of the father of a multitude
also spelled
Abrahame
Abrahamsen
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Denbighshire Archives, Parish Registers of Denbigh, 1647
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
