A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eyres family of England.
Reg. 4916 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ar. on a chev. gu. three cinquefoils ppr”
NorfolkNorfolk, c. 1620
Where the Eyres Arms Were Recorded
Norfolk
Map of England showing where the Eyres arms are recorded
The Eyres arms were recorded in Norfolk, c. 1620.
Norfolk grew rich on wool and grain, and its wealth was spread among many middling families rather than a few great ones. Households of that kind bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Eyres 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 Norfolk.
Origin & History of the Eyres Family in England
The surname Eyres is a topographic name that originated in England, likely describing someone who lived near a gravelly or stony area. The name is derived from the Old English word "eyre," which refers to a plot of land or a bank. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Norfolk. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Eyres family were active in this region during a time of significant social and agricultural change. As the family settled into the Norfolk landscape, they became part of the local community structure, likely working as farmers or tradespeople who helped shape the rural economy of East Anglia. Over time, the spelling of the name shifted slightly, but the family remained rooted in the English countryside, contributing to the local history of the region for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eyre
Derived from the Old French word for an heir.
This name
EyresA topographic name for someone who lived near a gravel bank or a sandy area.
also spelled
Eyers
Ayres
Related arms
Eyersvariant 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, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Norfolk Record Office, Parish Register Transcripts for Norfolk, 1620
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cinquefoilHope and joy
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cinquefoilHope and joy
