A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Esche family of England.
Reg. 9675 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Gu. three demi lions pass. or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Esche Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Esche arms are recorded
The Esche 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 Esche 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 Esche Family in England
The name Esche has deep roots that connect to the linguistic evolution of Northern Europe and the British Isles. Historically, the name is linked to the Old German and Middle English word for the ash tree, which was often used to identify people living near a prominent grove or a specific landmark. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Esche family were firmly established in the city of York. During this period, York was a vital center for trade and administration, suggesting that the family likely participated in the city’s bustling merchant class or local craft guilds. As the family settled into this historic urban environment, they became part of the social fabric of Northern England, contributing to the local economy and the growth of the community during the early seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ash
A deciduous tree of the olive family.
This name
EscheA topographic name for someone who lived near an ash tree or in an ash wood.
also spelled
Escha
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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