A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edmands family of England.
Reg. 2023 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
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)
“Or, two chevronels betw. as many fleurs-de-lis”
SurreySutton · Surrey, c. 1620
Where the Edmands Arms Were Recorded
Surrey
Map of England showing where the Edmands arms are recorded
The Edmands arms were recorded in Surrey, c. 1620.
Surrey sat just south of London and filled up with families who had made money in the City. Buying an estate there was the usual next step, and an estate was the usual reason to take 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 Edmands 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 Surrey.
Origin & History of the Edmands Family in England
The surname Edmands finds its origins in the Old English language, evolving from the personal name Eadmund, which combines the elements for wealth and protection. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Surrey, England. During this period, the name was often recorded in parish registers as families settled into local agricultural or trade communities. These early members lived during a time of significant social change in England, as many families began to solidify their identities within specific parishes. The name reflects a long history of naming traditions that were common across Southern England, where surnames were passed down to distinguish one household from another in growing village populations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadmund
Old English elements meaning rich or blessed and protector.
This name
EdmandsA patronymic surname signifying son of the wealthy protector.
also spelled
Edmonds
Edmunds
Edmondes
Related arms
Edmondesvariant spelling
Edmondsvariant spelling
Edmundsvariant spelling
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
Surrey History Centre, Parish Registers of Surrey, 1620
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
