A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eason family of England.
Reg. 8435 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Per chev. or and gu. in chief two lions pass. guard. and in base a boar pass. all counterchanged”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Eason Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Eason arms are recorded
The Eason 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 Eason 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 Eason Family in England
The surname Eason is primarily recognized as a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son of someone named Ece or Esi. These names were rooted in Old English and Old Norse traditions, reflecting the diverse cultural influences present in northern England during the medieval period. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Eason family were active participants in the social and economic life of this region, likely working as tradespeople or craftsmen within the city walls. As the family grew, they contributed to the local community, leaving behind a legacy that is tied to the long history of Yorkshire and the development of English naming customs.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Edric
Derived from the Old English elements for wealth or fortune and ruler.
This name
EasonA patronymic surname meaning son of Ede, a diminutive form of names beginning with the element Ead.
also spelled
Easen
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
