A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eves family of England.
Reg. 9282 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
bordureA difference between branches of one family
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Per pale sa. and gu. an eagle displ. with two heads and a border engr. ar”
KentKent, c. 1568
Where the Eves Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of England showing where the Eves arms are recorded
The Eves arms were recorded in Kent, c. 1568.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats of 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.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in England when the Eves 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 Kent.
Origin & History of the Eves Family in England
The family name Eves has deep roots in the English county of Kent, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1568. The name is generally considered a patronymic, meaning it was originally derived from the given name of a father or ancestor. In this case, it likely stems from the medieval name Eve, which was a popular female name during the Middle Ages. Over time, as surnames became more common to help distinguish between neighbors, the name evolved into a family identifier. Families bearing this name were often part of the local agricultural or merchant classes who helped shape the rural landscape of southeastern England. By the late sixteenth century, the Eves family had established a clear presence in the region, contributing to the local community through their trades and daily lives in the Kentish countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eve
A Hebrew name meaning life or living one.
This name
EvesA patronymic surname derived from the given name Eve, signifying son of Eve.
also spelled
Evis
Evesse
Related arms
Eyvesvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Cottle, Basil, The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames, 1967
Kent Archives and Local History Service, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Probate Records, 1568
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
bordureA difference between branches of one family
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
bordureA difference between branches of one family
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
