A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Adison family of Britain.
Reg. 7686 · Britain, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'herm. à la bande de gu., ch. de trois annelets d'or: au chef d'azur, ch. de trois têtes de léopard d'or [Armes de Joseph A., collaborateur du Spectator de Steele].”
BritainLondres, c. 1700
Where the Adison Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of Britain showing where the Adison arms are recorded
The Adison arms were recorded in Londres, c. 1700.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Kent.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats 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 Britain in this period.
William III of England
Sovereign of the period
William III of England
1694–1702
Reigning in Britain when the Adison arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Britain.
Origin & History of the Adison Family in Britain
The name Adison is a patronymic surname, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son of someone named Adam. During the early 18th century, families carrying this name were well-established in the county of Kent. At that time, Kent was a vital region known for its productive farmland and its proximity to the trade routes leading into London. Families in this area often worked in agriculture or local crafts, contributing to the steady growth of village life. By 1700, the Adison name was already deeply rooted in the local community, reflecting a long history of families living and working across the rolling hills of the English countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Adam
Hebrew name meaning son of the earth or man.
This name
AdisonPatronymic surname meaning son of Adam.
also spelled
Addysen
Adison
Adyson
Addyson
Adysone
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Cottle, Basil, The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames, 1967
The National Archives, Parish registers of Kent, series RG 4
Kent History and Library Centre, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury wills, series PRC 32
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
lionCourage, strength and royalty
