A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edmund family of England.
Reg. 4181 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ar. a chev. betw. three garbs gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Edmund Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Edmund arms are recorded
The Edmund 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 Edmund 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 Edmund Family in England
The name Edmund originates from the Old English words "ead," meaning wealth or prosperity, and "mund," meaning protection. It was a popular given name among Anglo-Saxon royalty, most notably held by Saint Edmund the Martyr, the King of East Anglia who died in the ninth century. Over time, this given name transitioned into a hereditary surname as families began to adopt permanent identifiers to distinguish themselves in growing communities. By the year 1620, records confirm that families bearing the name Edmund were well-established in the historic city of York. During this period, York served as a vital center for trade and administration in Northern England, suggesting that those early ancestors were likely integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes that defined the city’s social fabric. As the family grew, these early residents of York helped carry the name forward, cementing its place in the regional history of Yorkshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadmund
Derived from Old English elements meaning wealth or prosperity and protector.
This name
EdmundA name signifying a wealthy guardian or a protector of riches.
also spelled
Edmond
Edmonde
Related arms
Edmondvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Hanks, Patrick and Hodges, Flavia. A Dictionary of Surnames. 1988
Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of British Surnames. 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York. York Diocesan Probate Records
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
