A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Ver family of England.
Reg. 8184 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Erm. a bend gu. (another, az.)”
Englandc. 1620
Where the de Ver Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the de Ver arms are recorded
The de Ver 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 de Ver 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 de Ver Family in England
The family name de Ver carries a history deeply rooted in the social shifts of seventeenth-century England. By 1620, records confirm that members of the family were established in the historic city of York, a major northern hub that served as a center for trade and regional administration. During this era, families with names like de Ver often navigated the transition from older, localized identities to the more structured record-keeping systems of the Stuart period. Living in York placed the family at the heart of a city experiencing significant religious and political tension, which likely influenced their daily lives and professional pursuits. While the exact origins of the name suggest a connection to earlier continental naming traditions, the family’s presence in York highlights their integration into the fabric of English urban life long before the industrial changes of later centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
verus
Latin word meaning true or real.
This name
de VerDerived from a place name in Normandy, signifying someone from the town of Ver.
also spelled
Deveer
de Vair
Devere
Devre
Devir
Related arms
de Veervariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward. History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York. 1822
York City Archives. York City House Books, Series E/24. 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
