A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Embery family of England.
Reg. 6885 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Sa. a man ar. holding in the dexter hand a club or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Embery Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Embery arms are recorded
The Embery 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 Embery 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 Embery Family in England
The family name Embery is rooted 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 religion, and families like the Emberys were often part of the local merchant or craft guilds that kept the city running. The name itself likely evolved from older Germanic or Old English personal names, which were frequently adapted into surnames as populations grew and record-keeping became more formal. By settling in a major northern hub like York, the early Embery family would have been positioned at the heart of regional commerce and social change. Over time, these early ancestors helped establish the name within the local community, leaving behind a legacy that is tied to the long and storied history of Northern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Amalberga
Derived from the Germanic elements amal meaning work and berga meaning protection.
This name
EmberyA locative or patronymic surname originating from the personal name Amalberga, signifying a protected worker.
also spelled
Embury
Embry
Related arms
Tolletsame arms
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
York City Archives, Freemen of the City of York, 1272–1759
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