A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aderson family of England.
Reg. 2792 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 az. and ar. a chief or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Aderson Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Aderson arms are recorded
The Aderson 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 Aderson 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 Aderson Family in England
The surname Aderson is a patronymic name, which means it was originally created to identify a person as the son of a man named Adam. During the early seventeenth century, the name began to appear in official records within the historic city of York, England. By 1620, families carrying this name were established members of the local community, likely working in the trades or agriculture that supported the city’s economy. Because surnames were still becoming standardized during this period, the spelling often shifted based on how a local clerk heard the name pronounced. These early Aderson families lived through a time of significant social change in Northern England, and their presence in York suggests they were part of the steady growth of the region during the early Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Andrew
Derived from the Greek word andreios meaning manly or masculine.
This name
AdersonA patronymic surname meaning son of Andrew.
also spelled
Adersoun
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
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