A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eans family of England.
Reg. 9300 · 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 Eans Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Eans arms are recorded
The Eans 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 Eans 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 Eans Family in England
The history of the Eans family name is rooted in the northern English city of York, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families like the Eanses often played roles in the local merchant or craft guilds that defined the city’s economy. The name itself likely evolved from older regional dialects, possibly serving as a variation of names derived from the Old English word for a river or a specific local landmark. As the family established their roots in this historic walled city, they became part of the long tradition of northern English life, navigating the social and political changes that defined the era. Over time, the family name became a permanent fixture in the local community, reflecting the steady growth and movement of families within the historic county of Yorkshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Johannes
Hebrew origin meaning God is gracious.
This name
EansA patronymic surname derived from a medieval diminutive form of John.
also spelled
Eans
Eanes
Eains
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward. History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York. 1822
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register, 1600–1650
York Minster Library, Parish Registers of St. Michael-le-Belfrey, 1620
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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
