A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Etheredge family of England.
Reg. 1507 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
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 fesse engr. betw. six fleurs-de-lis sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Etheredge Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Etheredge arms are recorded
The Etheredge 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 Etheredge 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 Etheredge Family in England
The family name Etheredge is rooted in Old English, originating from the personal name Aethelred, which combines the words for noble and counsel. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Etheredge family were living in this region by 1620, a time when York served as a vital hub for trade and administration in Northern England. During this period, families with this surname were often involved in local commerce or skilled trades, contributing to the steady growth of the city’s population. As the family expanded, they became part of the social fabric of Yorkshire, leaving behind traces in parish registers and local legal documents that highlight their long-standing connection to the area.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadric
Derived from Old English elements meaning wealthy or prosperous ruler.
This name
EtheredgeA locative surname referring to a ridge belonging to a person named Eadric.
also spelled
Etheridge
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
York City Archives, Parish Registers of the City of York, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
