A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beveridge family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 7036 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
otterOne who lives life to the full
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Vert in point barry wavy of six ar. and az. two beavers ramp. combatant or”
KentChichester · Kent, c. 1620
Where the Beveridge Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of England showing where the Beveridge arms are recorded
The Beveridge arms were recorded in Kent, c. 1620.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Beveridge 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 Kent.
Origin & History of the Beveridge Family in England
The surname Beveridge is a locational name that originated in the northern regions of England, specifically derived from the Old English words for a beaver and a ridge. While the name first appeared in records near the Scottish border, families bearing the name began to migrate southward over several centuries. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Beveridge family were well-established in the county of Kent. This movement was likely driven by the search for better agricultural land and the expansion of trade networks in the south of England. These early settlers in Kent integrated into local parish life, often appearing in church registers as landowners or skilled tradespeople. Their presence in the region during the early seventeenth century reflects the broader patterns of internal migration that helped shape the social landscape of rural England during that era.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Per pale gu. and vert a lion ramp. ar”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Beveridge Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Beveridge arms are recorded
The Beveridge arms were recorded in Scotland, c. 1748.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh was the seat of Scotland's government, its courts and its heralds. Families with business there settled nearby, and being close to where arms were recorded is exactly why so many of them appear.
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 Scotland in this period.
George II of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George II of Great Britain
1727–1760
Reigning in England when the Beveridge arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Scotland
Scottish heraldry is unique because it treats a coat of arms as a piece of personal property protected by law. Only one person can own a specific design at any given time. When a family grows, the head keeps the original shield while other relatives must apply for their own distinct version with slight changes to prove their specific identity.
Granting authority
The Court of the Lord Lyon acts as the official body that regulates and controls all heraldic matters throughout Scotland.
How they got arms
Individuals obtain a legal right to their arms through a formal petition process that confirms their identity and family connection.
Where arms were recorded
All valid coats of arms are officially entered into the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings starting from 1672.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Scotland.
Origin & History of the Beveridge Family in Scotland
The surname Beveridge has deep roots in the Lowlands of Scotland, where it emerged as a locational name derived from the Old English words for a beaver and a stream. While the name likely originated in England, it became firmly established in the Scottish cultural landscape by the medieval period. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family was well-integrated into the urban life of Edinburgh. Records from 1748 show members of the Beveridge family living and working within the capital city during a time of significant social and economic transition. As the city expanded beyond its ancient walls, these early residents participated in the growing trade and professional networks that defined Scottish life in the Enlightenment era. Their presence in Edinburgh during this time reflects the broader movement of families toward the city as a center of Scottish commerce and administration.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
beofor-hrycg
Old English words for beaver and ridge.
This name
BeveridgeA topographical name referring to a ridge frequented by beavers.
also spelled
Beverage
Beveredge
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
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858
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otterOne who lives life to the full
otterOne who lives life to the full
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
