A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edge family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5505 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ar. a hawk ppr. beaked and legged or, standing on a staff couped and raguly vert”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Edge Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Edge arms are recorded
The Edge 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 Edge 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 Edge Family in England
The surname Edge is a classic example of a locative name, meaning it was originally given to people based on the specific landscape where they lived. In medieval England, an "edge" referred to a sharp ridge, a steep hillside, or the border of a forest or moor. Families who took this name likely lived near these distinct geographical features in the northern parts of the country. By the early 17th century, the name was well-established in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Edge family were active participants in the social and economic life of this northern hub. During this era, York was a center for trade and religious administration, and families like the Edges often worked as skilled tradespeople or merchants who helped shape the city’s growing urban identity. As these families moved through the generations, the name became a permanent marker of their ancestral connection to the rugged terrain and busy streets of northern England.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cinquefoilHope and joy
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 fess sa. and gu. an eagle displ. ar. on a chief or, a cinquefoil betw. two annulets of the second”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Edge Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Edge arms are recorded
The Edge arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1645.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Dublin.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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 Ireland in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in England when the Edge arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Ireland.
Origin & History of the Edge Family in Ireland
The history of the Edge family in Ireland is firmly rooted in the mid-seventeenth century, with records confirming their presence in Dublin by 1645. During this period, the name was associated with individuals who settled in the city as part of the shifting social and political landscape of the era. Many families with this name were involved in the civic and professional life of Dublin, often working as merchants or tradesmen who helped build the city's growing economy. Because the name is topographical in origin, it likely described ancestors who lived near a boundary, a cliff, or the edge of a forest before the family moved across the Irish Sea. Over the following generations, the family established deeper roots in the region, transitioning from new arrivals to members of the local community who contributed to the development of Dublin throughout the late 1600s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
ecg
Old English word meaning a sharp edge or sword blade.
This name
EdgeA topographical name for someone who lived near a sharp ridge or cliff.
also spelled
Egge
Related arms
Hawkinssimilar arms
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. A Dictionary of British Surnames. 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York. Archbishop of York’s Diocesan Records
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falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cinquefoilHope and joy
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
