A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Everet family of England.
Reg. 3508 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. three bears' heads couped ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Everet Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Everet arms are recorded
The Everet 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 Everet 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 Everet Family in England
The surname Everet traces its roots to the Old English personal name Eoforheard, which translates to brave as a wild boar. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the family were living in this northern English hub during a time of significant social and religious change. As residents of York, these early ancestors likely participated in the local trade guilds or the bustling markets that defined the city’s economy. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved from its ancient roots into the modern form used today. This transition reflects the way names were often written down by clerks based on how they sounded rather than a fixed standard. The family’s presence in York suggests they were part of the stable middle class that helped sustain the city through the turbulent years of the early Stuart period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eberhard
Derived from Germanic elements meaning wild boar and brave or hardy.
This name
EveretA surname originating from a personal name signifying strength and courage like a wild boar.
also spelled
Everard
Everit
Related arms
Everardvariant spelling
Everit, or Everittvariant spelling
Everittvariant spelling
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, York City Chamberlains’ Account Rolls, 1620
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bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
