Map of England showing where the Alldredge arms are recorded
The Alldredge 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 Alldredge 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 Alldredge Family in England
The surname Alldredge is a variant of the Old English name Aldred, which combines the elements "ald," meaning old, and "red," meaning counsel. This name was common in England long before the seventeenth century, often appearing in various spellings such as Aldridge, Alldred, and Alldredge depending on the local dialect and the literacy of the scribe recording the name. By 1620, members of the family were established in the city of York, a major center of trade and religion in Northern England. During this era, families with this name were typically part of the growing middle class, working as skilled tradespeople or merchants who helped sustain the city's economy. As these individuals moved through the bustling streets of York, their name became a permanent part of the region's historical record, marking their transition from rural roots to life in one of England’s most significant historic hubs.
Alldredge Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Ealdred
Old English elements meaning old and counsel.
This name
AlldredgeA patronymic surname derived from the Old English personal name meaning old counselor.
also spelled
Aldredge
Aldrydge
Aldrige
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
The National Archives, Probate records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
leafHappiness and abundance
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
leafHappiness and abundance
