A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Caddy family of England.
Reg. 0322 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. three piles meeting in point gu. on a chief of the last as many garbs or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Caddy Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Caddy arms are recorded
The Caddy 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 Caddy 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 Caddy Family in England
The surname Caddy has deep roots in the northern English city of York, where records confirm members of the family were established by the early seventeenth century. The name itself is thought to have originated as a descriptive nickname or a variant of occupational titles common in medieval England. During the 1620s, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families like the Caddys were often integrated into the local merchant or craft guilds that defined the city’s economy. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Yorkshire, contributing to the local community through their work and daily interactions. While the name is not as widespread as others, its presence in historical parish registers from this period highlights the family’s long-standing connection to the region and their role in the evolving history of Northern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cadoc
A Welsh personal name derived from the word for battle.
This name
CaddyA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Cadoc.
also spelled
Caddey
Cadie
Cadye
Related arms
Caddeyvariant spelling
Cadye, or Kadyevariant spelling
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
