A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Egar family of England.
Reg. 4333 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. engr. betw. three boars' heads couped sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Egar Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Egar arms are recorded
The Egar 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 Egar 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 Egar Family in England
The family name Egar has deep roots in the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families like the Egars often played a role in the local economy or the civic governance of the city. The name itself likely evolved from older linguistic roots, possibly serving as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific geographic location in Northern England. As the family established themselves in the region, they became part of the fabric of York’s social history, living through a period of significant political change in Britain. By settling in such a prominent northern hub, early generations of the family were well-positioned to participate in the growth and development of the city during the transition into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ecgheard
Derived from Old English elements meaning edge or sword and brave.
This name
EgarA habitational or occupational name denoting a person who is a brave swordsman.
also spelled
Eger
Egger
Egarre
Egarer
Related arms
Eagarvariant spelling
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
City of York Archives, York House Books
Palliser, D.M., Tudor York, 1979
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
