Map of England showing where the Egeland arms are recorded
The Egeland arms were recorded in Lincoln, c. 1620.
Lincolnshire was rich farming country, and its wealth was spread across many middling families. Households of that size 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 Egeland 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 Lincoln.
Origin & History of the Egeland Family in England
The name Egeland is deeply rooted in the landscape of Scandinavia, where it originated as a descriptive term for a farm or settlement. In Old Norse, the name combines the word for an oak tree with the word for land, suggesting that the first people to use this name lived on a plot of ground defined by a prominent grove of oaks. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established a presence in Lincoln, England, which indicates that they were part of the early waves of migration connecting Northern Europe to the British Isles. These early settlers likely brought their agricultural traditions and naming customs with them as they integrated into the local community. Over time, the name evolved from a simple geographical marker into a permanent family identifier that was passed down through generations. This transition reflects the broader history of how surnames became essential for tracking lineage and property ownership in a changing society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ege-land
Old Norse for oak tree and land or territory.
This name
EgelandRefers to a person who lived on or near a piece of oak-covered land.
also spelled
Eglan
Eglandt
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Rygh, Oluf. Norske Gaardnavne. 1897
Hanks, Patrick and Hodges, Flavia. A Dictionary of Surnames. 1988
Lincolnshire Archives, Bishop's Transcripts of Parish Registers
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
