A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eady family of England.
Reg. 2066 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Erm. a chev. gu. in chief two fleurs-de-lis vert”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Eady Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Eady arms are recorded
The Eady 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 Eady 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 Eady Family in England
The surname Eady is primarily rooted in English history, functioning as a patronymic name derived from the Old English given name Eadgyth. This name combines the elements for prosperity and battle, suggesting that early ancestors were viewed as fortunate or successful in their communities. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Eady family were well-established in the city of York. During this period, families in northern England often lived in tight-knit urban centers where they worked as skilled tradespeople or merchants. Because York was a major hub for commerce and religious life, the Eady family likely played an active role in the local economy and social structure of the seventeenth century. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved from various regional dialects, but the presence of the family in York serves as a key marker of their long-standing history in the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadwig
Old English elements meaning prosperous or rich and battle or war.
This name
EadyA patronymic surname derived from the Old English personal name Eadwig, signifying a prosperous warrior.
also spelled
Eadie
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, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
