Map of England showing where the Drewett arms are recorded
The Drewett arms were recorded in Durham, c. 1867.
Durham was governed by its bishop rather than the crown for most of its history, with its own courts and its own landed class. That separate world produced a tight group of families, nearly all of whom held 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.
Victoria
Sovereign of the period
Victoria
1837–1901
Reigning in England when the Drewett 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 Durham.
Origin & History of the Drewett Family in England
The surname Drewett is a variant of the name Drew, which traces its origins back to the Old French name Drogo. This name was brought to England following the Norman Conquest and eventually evolved into various forms, including Drewett, as it became established in different regions. By the mid-19th century, the family had developed a notable presence in the county of Durham. Records from 1867 confirm that members of the Drewett family were living and working in this industrial landscape during a time of significant economic growth. As the family settled in the North East of England, they became part of the local community, contributing to the social and historical fabric of the region during the Victorian era.
Drewett Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Dru
Derived from the Old French personal name Dru meaning friend or lover.
This name
DrewettA diminutive form indicating the son or descendant of a beloved friend or companion.
also spelled
Druett
Druet
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1997
Durham County Record Office, Durham Quarter Sessions Records
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
palm treeVictory, and righteousness that flourishes
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
palm treeVictory, and righteousness that flourishes
