A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edner family of England.
Reg. 0595 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
dolphinSwiftness, charity and love
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Or, on a bend gu. three dolphins ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Edner Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Edner arms are recorded
The Edner 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 Edner 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 Edner Family in England
The family name Edner has roots that stretch back to the early seventeenth century in the historic city of York, England. By 1620, records confirm that members of the family were already established residents within this northern hub, which was then a center for trade and religious administration. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older Germanic or Old English naming patterns, likely evolving from personal names that signified prosperity or wealth. During this period, families in York often lived near the city walls or within the shadow of the great cathedral, working in skilled trades that supported the local economy. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, leaving behind traces in local parish registers and legal documents that track their movement through the bustling streets of the city. These early ancestors were witnesses to a time of great change in England, and their presence in York highlights the long-standing history of the name within the British Isles.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadweard
Old English elements meaning rich or blessed and guardian or protector.
This name
EdnerA variant form of Edward, signifying a wealthy or prosperous guardian.
also spelled
Edner
Ednerr
Ednorre
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
The National Archives, Exchequer: King's Remembrancer: Lay Subsidy Rolls
Palliser, David M., Tudor York, 1979
Raine, Angelo, Mediaeval York: A Topographical Survey Based on Original Sources, 1955
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
dolphinSwiftness, charity and love
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
dolphinSwiftness, charity and love
