A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Etie family of England.
Reg. 2104 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Barry of eight ar. and gu. on a canton sa. a cross or”
YorkYork, c. 1620
Where the Etie Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Etie arms are recorded
The Etie arms were recorded in York, c. 1620.
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 Etie 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 York.
Origin & History of the Etie Family in England
The surname Etie is a rare and distinct name with roots that trace back to the early seventeenth century in England. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of York by 1620, a time when the region was a bustling hub of trade and religious transition. The name likely evolved from regional dialects or phonetic spellings of older occupational or locative surnames common in Northern England. As families moved through the shifting social landscape of the 1600s, the Etie name remained concentrated in specific pockets of Yorkshire, suggesting a strong local identity. These early ancestors lived through a period of significant national change, and their presence in York places them at the heart of a city known for its deep historical significance and long-standing civic traditions.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Edith
Derived from Old English elements meaning prosperous in war.
This name
EtieA variant spelling of the English feminine given name Edith, signifying wealth and battle success.
also spelled
Etie
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
cross symbolChristian faith and service
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
cross symbolChristian faith and service
