A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Euer family of England.
Reg. 7437 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Per cross or and gu. over all on a bend sa. three escallops ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Euer Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Euer arms are recorded
The Euer 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 Euer 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 Euer Family in England
The family name Euer has deep historical roots tied to the city of York, where members of the family were firmly established by the year 1620. During the early seventeenth century, York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration, placing the Euer family in a significant social and economic environment. The name likely evolved from older regional dialects or geographic markers common in Northern England, reflecting the way families were identified by their local surroundings during that era. As residents of a major walled city, the early members of this family were part of a growing urban middle class that helped shape the local governance and community life of York. Their presence in the city records from this period suggests that they were active participants in the daily life of a region undergoing major shifts in both industry and politics.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eofor
An Old English or Germanic word meaning wild boar.
This name
EuerA locative or occupational surname derived from a dweller by a boar-frequented area.
also spelled
Evres
Evree
Evrer
Evr
Evere
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward, History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York, 1822
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic: James I, SP 14
York City Archives, York City House Books, B 34
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
