A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ewe family of England.
Reg. 6728 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 ten ar. and gu. in chief a label of nine points vert”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Ewe Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Ewe arms are recorded
The Ewe 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 Ewe 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 Ewe Family in England
The surname Ewe is rooted in the linguistic landscape of Northern England, where it likely originated as a descriptive name or a locational marker. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were established in the historic city of York. During this period, York served as a vital hub for trade and administration, placing the family at the center of a bustling urban society. The name itself is thought to be derived from Old English or Old Norse influences, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the Yorkshire region. Families bearing this name were often integrated into the local community through craft guilds or parish life, contributing to the social fabric of the city as it transitioned through the early seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ewe
Old English word for a female sheep.
This name
EweA topographic or occupational name for someone who herded or tended sheep.
also spelled
Ewue
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
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
