A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edrich family of England.
Reg. 5636 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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 lion ramp. gu”
NorfolkWimpole Street · Norfolk, c. 1620
Where the Edrich Arms Were Recorded
Norfolk
Map of England showing where the Edrich arms are recorded
The Edrich arms were recorded in Norfolk, c. 1620.
Norfolk grew rich on wool and grain, and its wealth was spread among many middling families rather than a few great ones. Households of that kind bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Edrich 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 Norfolk.
Origin & History of the Edrich Family in England
The surname Edrich originates from the Old English personal name Eadric, which combines the elements "ead," meaning prosperity or riches, and "ric," meaning ruler. By the time the family was firmly established in Norfolk during the early 17th century, the name had evolved from a given name into a hereditary surname used to identify specific households. Families bearing this name in Norfolk were often deeply connected to the local agricultural landscape, living as yeomen or tenant farmers who contributed to the regional economy of East Anglia. Because Norfolk was a major center for trade and cloth production during the 1600s, the Edrich family likely benefited from the stability of this thriving rural society. Over generations, the name became a permanent fixture in parish registers and local legal documents, marking the family as a stable part of the community long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadric
Old English elements meaning prosperous or rich and ruler.
This name
EdrichA surname derived from a personal name signifying a wealthy or fortunate ruler.
also spelled
Edrich
Edrych
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
Norfolk Record Office, Parish Registers for the Diocese of Norwich, 1620
Hanks, Patrick, Dictionary of American Family Names, 2003
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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