A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Adis family of England.
Reg. 7268 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. a chev. betw. three crosses pattée ar”
MiddlesexMiddlesex, c. 1620
Where the Adis Arms Were Recorded
Middlesex
Map of England showing where the Adis arms are recorded
The Adis arms were recorded in Middlesex, c. 1620.
Middlesex was the county around London, and City money flowed straight into it. Merchants and officials bought estates within reach of the capital, and a new estate brought a coat of arms with it.
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 Adis 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 Middlesex.
Origin & History of the Adis Family in England
The family name Adis has deep roots in the English county of Middlesex, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, Middlesex was a bustling region that served as the gateway to London, placing the Adis family at the center of a rapidly changing society. The name itself is thought to be a variation of medieval personal names, likely evolving from the name Adam or a similar occupational descriptor common in the Middle Ages. Families with this surname were often involved in the local trade and agricultural life that defined the area surrounding the capital. By the early 1600s, the family had established a presence that allowed them to participate in the legal and social structures of the time, such as parish record keeping and local property management. This early history reflects the broader movement of families who settled in the home counties to take advantage of the economic opportunities near the heart of the English government.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Adam
Hebrew for son of the red earth or man.
This name
AdisA patronymic surname derived from the medieval personal name Adam.
also spelled
Adys
Adyse
Ady
Related arms
Adyvariant spelling
Adysvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
London Metropolitan Archives, Middlesex Parish Registers, 1538–1812
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384–1858
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