A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Evatt family of England.
Reg. 2865 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Per pale or and gu. two lions. pass. counterpass. in fesse counterchanged”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Evatt Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Evatt arms are recorded
The Evatt 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 Evatt 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 Evatt Family in England
The family name Evatt has deep roots in Northern England, with historical records confirming that members of the family were well-established in the city of York by the year 1620. The name itself is considered a variation of the name Eavett or Evett, which likely originated as a diminutive form of the name Eve or Yves. During the seventeenth century, families with this surname were often involved in the local trade and civic life of York, which was a major regional hub for commerce and administration. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Yorkshire, gradually spreading into neighboring counties. By studying early parish registers and local tax documents, historians can trace how these early ancestors lived and worked within the bustling urban environment of early modern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ivo
A Germanic name derived from the yew tree.
This name
EvattA patronymic form meaning son of Ivo, referring to a yew wood archer.
also spelled
Evett
Evotte
Related arms
Evettvariant spelling
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 Minster Library and Archives, Parish Registers of York, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
