A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Drewry family of England.
Reg. 8248 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. a chev. betw. three birds ar. beaked and legged gu”
SuffolkBrampton · Suffolk, c. 1620
Where the Drewry Arms Were Recorded
Suffolk
Map of England showing where the Drewry arms are recorded
The Drewry arms were recorded in Suffolk, c. 1620.
Suffolk was wool country, and its cloth towns were among the wealthiest in England. Clothier families bought manors with their profits, and holding a manor was the ordinary route to a coat of 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 Drewry 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 Suffolk.
Origin & History of the Drewry Family in England
The surname Drewry has deep roots in the English county of Suffolk, where the family established a significant presence by the early seventeenth century. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Old French word druerie, which meant love, courtship, or a trusted friend. During the Middle Ages, this term was often used as a nickname for a person who was known for their affectionate nature or as a term of endearment. As the family settled in Suffolk, they became prominent landowners and active members of their local communities. By 1620, the Drewry name was well-established in the region, reflecting a long history of integration into the social and economic life of East Anglia. Over time, the spelling evolved from various early forms into the modern version used today, marking the family as a long-standing part of the English landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Old French 'dru'
A term meaning lover, friend, or sweetheart.
This name
DrewryA locational or occupational surname denoting a beloved person or a trusted companion.
also spelled
Drury
Drewery
Drurie
Related arms
Hyettrecorded with Drewry, same area
Ingleton, or Inoledenrecorded with Drewry, same area
Norwichrecorded with Drewry, same area
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
Suffolk Archives, Ipswich Branch, Archdeaconry of Suffolk Probate Records, 1600–1650
Cottle, Basil, The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames, 1967
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
