A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Enderby family of England.
Reg. 1117 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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. sa. a pale erm”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Enderby Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Enderby arms are recorded
The Enderby 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 Enderby 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 Enderby Family in England
The surname Enderby is a locative name, meaning it was originally derived from a specific place rather than a trade or a personal characteristic. It originates from the village of Enderby in Leicestershire, where the name first appeared in historical records during the medieval period. The name itself is a blend of Old Norse and Old English, likely referring to a farm or settlement belonging to a man named Endr. By the early 17th century, members of the family had migrated north to the historic city of York. Records confirm their presence there by 1620, suggesting that the family had established themselves as part of the growing urban population in Northern England during the reign of King James I. This movement reflects the broader patterns of internal migration as families sought new opportunities in major trade centers like York.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Endri
Old Norse personal name meaning end or boundary.
This name
EnderbyRefers to a farmstead or village belonging to a person named Endri.
also spelled
Enderbie
Related arms
Enderbievariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names, 1960
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
