A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cade family of England.
Reg. 3001 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 fesse az. betw. two lions pass. guard. gu”
DerbyshireDerbyshire, c. 1620
Where the Cade Arms Were Recorded
Derbyshire
Map of England showing where the Cade arms are recorded
The Cade arms were recorded in Derbyshire, c. 1620.
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 Cade 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 Derbyshire.
Origin & History of the Cade Family in England
The surname Cade is rooted in the medieval period and likely originated as a descriptive nickname or an occupational name. In Old English and Middle English, the word often referred to a barrel or a cask, suggesting that an early ancestor may have been a cooper or a merchant who dealt in such containers. By the time members of the family were documented in Derbyshire in 1620, the name had become well-established within the local population. During the seventeenth century, families in this region were often deeply connected to the land and the growing trade networks of the English Midlands. These early Cades lived through a time of significant social change, as the shift from feudal traditions toward a more mobile society allowed families to settle in specific counties and build long-lasting roots. The presence of the name in Derbyshire records from this era highlights how the family integrated into the local parish systems and contributed to the development of their community over several generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cada
An Old English word meaning round, lump, or barrel.
This name
CadeA nickname for a stout or round-bodied person, or one who made barrels.
also spelled
Caid
Related arms
Artrecorded with Cade, same area
Ballardrecorded with Cade, same area
Gregoryrecorded with Cade, same area
Huntrecorded with Cade, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Derbyshire Record Office, Parish Register Collection, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
