A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dykman family of England.
Reg. 5102 · 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 Dykman Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dykman arms are recorded
The Dykman 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 Dykman 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 Dykman Family in England
The surname Dykman is rooted in the Low German and Dutch languages, where it translates literally to "dike man." This occupational name was historically given to individuals responsible for the construction and maintenance of dikes, which were essential structures used to protect low-lying lands from flooding. By the year 1620, records indicate that members of the Dykman family were established in York, England. This suggests that the family likely migrated across the North Sea during a period of significant movement between the Low Countries and the British Isles. As skilled workers familiar with water management, these early ancestors likely brought valuable expertise to their new home. Over time, the name evolved from a description of a person’s trade into a permanent family identifier that was passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
dijk
A barrier or embankment constructed to prevent flooding.
This name
DykmanA person who lived near or worked on a dike or embankment.
also spelled
Dickeman
Dykman
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
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