A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edrington family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0008 · Britain, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à deux léopards lionnés d'azur, l'un sur l'autre.”
Britainc. 1700
Where the Edrington Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of Britain showing where the Edrington arms are recorded
The Edrington arms were recorded in Britain, c. 1700.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Kent.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats of 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 Britain in this period.
William III of England
Sovereign of the period
William III of England
1694–1702
Reigning in Britain when the Edrington arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Britain.
Origin & History of the Edrington Family in Britain
The surname Edrington finds its roots in the landscape of southern England, where it emerged as a locational name derived from Old English terminology. Families bearing this name were established in the county of Kent by the year 1700, a period when many local lineages were deeply tied to the agricultural rhythms of the region. The name likely refers to a settlement or a specific farmstead, as the suffix "ton" typically denotes an enclosed area or a village. During the eighteenth century, individuals with this name were often recorded in parish registers, which served as the primary method for tracking births, marriages, and deaths in local communities. These early records suggest that the Edrington family lived as part of the rural working class, contributing to the local economy through farming and trade. As the centuries progressed, the family name remained concentrated in the southeastern parts of the country, reflecting a history of stability and long-term residence within the English countryside.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 lions pass. in pale az”
EnglandHenry VI, c. 1336
Where the Edrington Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Edrington arms are recorded
The Edrington arms were recorded in Henry VI, c. 1336.
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.
Edward III of England
Sovereign of the period
Edward III of England
1327–1377
Reigning in Britain when the Edrington 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 Edrington Family in England
The family name Edrington finds its roots in the northern regions of England, with historical documentation placing members of the family in York as early as 1336. The name is locational in origin, likely derived from an Old English settlement or farmstead where the family first established their residence. During the fourteenth century, York served as a vital hub for trade and administration, suggesting that early Edringtons were part of the growing class of merchants or landholders who helped shape the city’s economy. As the family moved through the medieval period, they integrated into the local social fabric of Yorkshire, often appearing in tax rolls and legal documents that tracked the movement of citizens across the county. This early presence in such a significant urban center indicates that the family was well-positioned within the shifting landscape of English society during the late Middle Ages.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadred
Old English name meaning prosperous counsel or wealthy advisor.
This name
EdringtonRefers to the settlement or farmstead belonging to the descendants of Eadred.
also spelled
Edringten
Edryngton
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Kent Archives, Parish Registers of Kent, 1700–1750
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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