A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bricks family of England.
Reg. 0902 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
billetThe sealed letter, and a message delivered
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ar. a rose betw. three bricks gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bricks Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bricks arms are recorded
The Bricks 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 Bricks 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 Bricks Family in England
The surname Bricks is rooted in the occupational traditions of medieval England, where it likely served as a descriptive name for someone who worked as a bricklayer or lived near a kiln. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Bricks family were well-established in the city of York. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and craftsmanship, providing a stable environment for families to settle and build their livelihoods. As the city grew, individuals carrying this name participated in the local economy, likely contributing to the construction and maintenance of the historic stone and brick structures that defined the region. This early presence in York suggests that the family was deeply integrated into the urban life of Northern England, transitioning from their ancestral trade roots into the broader social fabric of the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brycg
Old English word for a bridge or a causeway.
This name
BricksA topographical name for someone who lived near a bridge or a paved path.
also spelled
Brycks
Brickes
Bryckes
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
billetThe sealed letter, and a message delivered
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
billetThe sealed letter, and a message delivered
