A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dickard family of England.
Reg. 8806 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Sa. three plates, on each a cinquefoil gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dickard Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dickard arms are recorded
The Dickard 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 Dickard 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 Dickard Family in England
The family name Dickard is rooted in the historical landscape of Northern England, with documented evidence placing members of the family in the city of York as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, York served as a vital regional hub for trade and administration, suggesting that early Dickards were likely integrated into the urban economy of the time. The name itself likely evolved from older Germanic or Old English naming conventions, often serving as a variation of descriptive surnames that identified a person by their character or their specific occupation. As the family established their presence in York, they became part of the local social fabric during a period of significant political and religious change in England. Over the following generations, the family name persisted through parish records and local legal documents, reflecting the steady growth and movement of families within the North of England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ricard
Derived from the Germanic elements meaning powerful and brave ruler.
This name
DickardA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Richard.
also spelled
Dickhard
Dickerd
Dykard
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York. Archbishop of York Diocesan Records: Parish Registers of York. 1620
Smith, David M. A Guide to the Archive Collections in the Borthwick Institute of Historical Research. 1973
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