A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Creamer family of England.
Reg. 3430 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wolfReward from long service and hard work
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 wolves' heads erased sa. on a chief gu. as many cinquefoils or”
EnglandSeche, c. 1620
Where the Creamer Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Creamer arms are recorded
The Creamer arms were recorded in Seche, 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 Creamer 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 Creamer Family in England
The surname Creamer is primarily occupational in origin, likely derived from the Middle English word "cremer," which referred to a merchant or a peddler who sold goods at a market stall. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York, England. Records confirm that members of the family were active in the region by 1620, a time when York served as a vital hub for trade and local governance in Northern England. As merchants, these early ancestors were likely integrated into the bustling economic life of the city, contributing to the local commerce that defined York during the Stuart period. Over time, the name evolved from a description of a person’s daily trade into a permanent family identifier that was passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
cram
Old English word meaning to stuff or fill.
This name
CreamerAn occupational surname for a person who produced or sold dairy products like cream.
also spelled
Cramer
Cremer
Related arms
Cromersame arms
Cremersimilar arms
Cramervariant 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
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wolfReward from long service and hard work
cinquefoilHope and joy
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wolfReward from long service and hard work
cinquefoilHope and joy
