A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eanes family of England.
Reg. 8756 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Sa. a fesse betw. two fleurs-de-lis in pale or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Eanes Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Eanes arms are recorded
The Eanes 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 Eanes 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 Eanes Family in England
The Eanes family name has deep roots that trace back to the early seventeenth century in England. By 1620, members of the family were established in the city of York, a place known for its long history and importance in northern England. During this period, the name was often associated with families who were part of the growing merchant and professional classes. As the British Empire began to expand across the Atlantic, some members of the Eanes family chose to leave their homes in York to seek new opportunities in the American colonies. These early settlers helped establish the name in the New World, where it became part of the diverse social fabric of the developing frontier. The migration of the family reflects the broader movement of English citizens who traveled across the ocean to build new lives during the early colonial era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Johannes
God is gracious
This name
EanesA patronymic derivative of John, signifying son of the gracious one.
also spelled
Eans
Eanes
Eains
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Coldham, Peter Wilson, The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1607-1660, 1987
York Minster Archives, Parish Registers of York, 1600-1650
Greer, George Cabell, Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623-1666, 1912
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
