A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dickman family of England.
Reg. 2502 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Gu. on a chev. or, betw. three demi lions ramp. ar. as many hurts”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dickman Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dickman arms are recorded
The Dickman 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 Dickman 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 Dickman Family in England
The surname Dickman is a topographic name that originated in Northern England, specifically within the historic city of York. During the early seventeenth century, the name was closely associated with individuals who lived near a dike or a ditch, which served as a common boundary marker or a drainage feature in the medieval landscape. Records confirm that members of the Dickman family were well-established residents of York by 1620, living among a community that relied heavily on the local river systems and agricultural land. As the city grew, these families often worked in trades that supported the bustling economy of the region. Over time, the name evolved from a simple description of where a person lived into a permanent family identifier that was passed down through generations. This transition reflects the broader historical trend of English surnames developing from the physical environment of the people who inhabited it.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dic
A diminutive form of the Germanic name Richard meaning brave power.
This name
DickmanA topographic or occupational name for a person living by a ditch or dike.
also spelled
Dickeman
Dykman
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, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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